What does “high retention” mean on Openigloo for East Village buildings?

It’s an indicator based on tenant staying patterns over time. Use it to narrow your search, then confirm details directly with the building because retention can’t predict unit-level conditions.

How does the “Z-train” part of the filter work?

It targets buildings near the Z train route so you can prioritize commute access. Still verify distance to your exact station and walking route, especially at night or in bad weather.

Are these buildings all currently advertising available apartments?

This page is focused on the building match (high retention + Z-train proximity), not a guaranteed availability filter. Check each building’s current availability on Openigloo.

Does a high-retention building mean maintenance and management will be issue-free?

Not necessarily. Retention reflects many factors, but problems can still happen. Before signing, ask how maintenance requests are tracked, typical response times, and how common complaints are handled.

What should I ask about lease terms before committing?

Ask what happens at renewal, how rent changes are handled, and whether there are any building-specific rules that affect your unit (pets, storage, bicycles, common spaces, or guest policy).

How should I use ratings on this page?

Use ratings as one input, not the final decision. On this East Village scope, Openigloo shows 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings, which can help you spot patterns, but unit experience can vary.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in East Village

The East Village is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where renters often weigh day-to-day convenience alongside transit access. This Openigloo scope helps you compare buildings in the area that also meet a near–Z-train commute focus. For East Village, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 92+ buildings in the East Village that match a two-part filter: high tenant retention and being near the Z train. Use it to focus your search on buildings where renters tend to stay, while keeping commute access in mind. On Openigloo, you can review rated buildings, check building details side-by-side, and use Q&A and practical notes to sanity-check what matters before you sign. The goal is to reduce surprises by pairing tenant retention signals with what people share about day-to-day living.

Showing 55–72 of 92 buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in East Village.

Rent-stabilized

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71 East 2 Street

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East Village

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in East Village

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in East Village

71 East 2 Street

619 East 5 Street

14 Avenue A

31 1 Avenue

199 E 3 St

327 East 3 Street

18 Avenue C

84 East 2 Street

29 Avenue B

515 East 5 Street

41 East 1 Street

71 1 Avenue

205 East 4 Street

242 East 2 Street

22 East 1 Street

65 2 Avenue

509 E 5 St

50 Avenue B

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