What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on tenant turnover patterns. It helps you prioritize buildings where tenants tend to stay, but it does not guarantee that every unit will be a good fit.

How is this page limited to “near the BM5 bus” in Kips Bay?

The scope is Kips Bay, and the filter selects buildings aligned to the BM5 route area. Use the building page to confirm the exact walking time and stop access that matches your commute.

How many buildings match “bm5-bus + high-retention” in Kips Bay right now?

34+ buildings currently match the combined filter for Kips Bay on Openigloo.

How should I use the building rating on this page?

Use the rating as one input, alongside the rated-building sample size. Here, the avg building rating is 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings—look for consistency across similarly sized or similarly managed buildings you’re considering.

Does “high tenant retention” mean the building is rent-stabilized or subject to rent control?

No. Tenant retention is not the same as rent regulation status. Check the unit’s rent type and documentation on the specific building page, then ask the agent what renewals and increases look like for that unit.

What should I confirm before applying for an apartment even if it’s high-retention?

Confirm current rent and lease terms for the exact unit, included utilities, move-in costs/fees, and any building rules that affect your day-to-day (maintenance response, package handling, noise, and amenity access).

Are the signals used by Openigloo enough to rely on without contacting the building?

No. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings, but you should verify the details with the managing agent directly—especially anything that can change unit to unit or month to month.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where commuters commonly prioritize reliable transit access along major corridors, which is why many renters focus on buildings near bus routes like the BM5. On Openigloo, you can narrow to buildings with a tenant-retention signal to help reduce the guesswork. For Kips Bay, the avg building rating is 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay, with 34+ eligible buildings currently on Openigloo. The “bm5-bus + high-retention” filter is meant to help you focus on locations where tenants tend to stay. On Openigloo, you can compare rated buildings (with an avg rating and rated-building sample), read tenant Q&A, and review building-level details pulled from open signals. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm the specifics directly with the managing agent before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–34 of 34 buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

162 East 33 Street

3.9(2)

Kips Bay

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

162 East 33 Street

155 East 30 Street

157 East 33 Street

221 E 32 St

217 East 29 Street

250 East 30 Street

310 East 30 Street

250 E 31 St

421 3 Avenue

235 East 33 Street

153 East 33 Street

206 East 34 Street

208 East 32 Street

575 2 Avenue

136 East 31 Street

235A Lexington Avenue

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