Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan search area focused on live-near-transit convenience. On Openigloo, this page is centered on building-level signals for Kips Bay, filtered toward the L train and high tenant retention. For Kips Bay buildings, the average 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 L train in Kips Bay, with 12+ eligible buildings right now. Use it to narrow your search to areas where renters tend to stay longer, then verify what matters for your lease. Openigloo brings together building details, scored reviews from rated buildings, and renter questions so you can compare tradeoffs across buildings. You can also use open-data signals and what tenants report to ask better questions before you apply or sign.
Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Kips Bay
Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Kips Bay.

401 2 Avenue
Kips Bay

20 Waterside Plaza
Kips Bay
/-73.983525,40.73929,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 East 23 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.984027,40.739848,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982142,40.739028,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 East 24 Street
Kips Bay

30 Waterside Plaza
Kips Bay
/-73.97398,40.736846,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
10 Waterside Plaza
Kips Bay
/-73.983918,40.739778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.973385,40.735137,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2430 Fdr Drive Service Road East
Kips Bay
/-73.979739,40.738064,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
310 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980932,40.738602,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
240 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981041,40.738601,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
238 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Kips Bay
- Focus on buildings marked high-retention plus an L-train commute fit, then confirm unit-level realities (noise, elevator reliability, hot-water performance).
- Read the rated-building quality signals and tenant Q&A side-by-side so you understand recurring maintenance or management patterns—not just one-off experiences.
- Ask how long tenants typically stay and whether renewals are handled consistently; retention signals can still vary by unit type and layout.
- Near transit, confirm practical details: street-level noise, subway vibration impact (if relevant), and whether windows are double-pane.
- Before signing, review the full move-in cost (deposit, broker fee if any, and any required fees) and confirm utility responsibilities for your specific unit.