What does “good cause” mean on this Openigloo building page?

On this page, “good cause” is the regulatory filter category applied to the building set. It’s meant to flag buildings where tenant protections tied to certain renewal and rent-change situations are relevant, but you still need to confirm how it applies to the exact unit and lease terms.

What does “near the Z train” mean here?

It’s the location filter pairing for East Village buildings along the Z train corridor. Use it to start with a commute-based shortlist, then double-check the building’s exact walk/route to your usual Z train stop.

How many East Village buildings match this filter pair right now?

The current snapshot shows 282+ buildings matching “good cause + Z train” in the East Village scope.

Is the building rating on Openigloo a substitute for checking the lease?

No. Openigloo’s rating is a useful signal across 466 rated buildings in East Village, but lease language, fees, and move-in terms can vary by unit and current policy. Always verify details directly with the building.

What should I ask the leasing office before applying?

Ask about the exact lease terms tied to renewals and any rent-change scenarios under “good cause,” plus move-in costs (deposits and any other fees), utility responsibilities, and whether there are any unit-specific restrictions.

Does this page guarantee a specific outcome for renewals or rent increases?

No. The filter helps you compare buildings under a tenant-protection category, but the building and your specific unit/lease details still determine what happens in practice. Confirm the details in writing.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the Z train in East Village

The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often compare buildings by commute and day-to-day building policies, including tenant-protection categories. This page focuses on good cause buildings near the Z train, which can help you narrow options by location first, then by lease details. In East Village, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good cause buildings near the Z train in East Village: 282+ buildings in Manhattan that match this filter pair. If you’re comparing buildings, it helps to focus on how “good cause” protections affect renewals and rent increases, then narrow by the Z train commute. Openigloo brings together building-level signals, a snapshot of rated buildings (3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings), and renter-focused Q&A. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm the exact lease terms and any move-in costs directly with the building or leasing office.

Showing 19–36 of 282 good cause buildings near the Z train in East Village.

Good cause buildings near the Z train in East Village

Good cause buildings near the Z train in East Village

18 Avenue D

12 Avenue D

58 2 Avenue

299 East 3 Street

250 East 4 Street

13 East 3 Street

44 East 1 Street

89 East 3 Street

16 2 Avenue

7 2 Avenue

77 Avenue C

37 Avenue B

310 East 3 Street

177 East 3 Street

25 East 3 Street

227 East 2 Street

9 Avenue B

117 East 2 Street

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