Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters look for buildings that fit specific commute and lifestyle needs. This page focuses on good-cause buildings near the waterfront, using Openigloo filters to help you narrow options. In Kips Bay, 3.7/5 is the average building rating across 138 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Openigloo shows 303+ buildings that match this multi-filter scope, so you can compare options with tenant-protection rules and a waterfront-adjacent location. On Openigloo, you can read building details, check what renters reported, and use open-data signals to narrow your shortlist. When you’re ready, verify anything that affects your move-in cost or terms directly with the building before you sign a lease.
Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Kips Bay
Showing 19–36 of 303 good cause buildings near the waterfront in Kips Bay.

141 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.978978,40.743417,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 East 31 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980838,40.74379,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979125,40.743793,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 East 31 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981543,40.743495,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.977719,40.742756,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 2 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.982282,40.741178,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979977,40.742616,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
417 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.982551,40.74208,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
101 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.980784,40.738951,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
241 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.978755,40.742209,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
233 Rear East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980564,40.743664,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980186,40.743657,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
440 Rear 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.976571,40.744325,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
259 East 33 Street
Kips Bay

210 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.984028,40.739515,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
143 East 23 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981372,40.742024,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 East 28 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982103,40.742759,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
What to check before for good cause buildings near the waterfront in Kips Bay
- Confirm what “good cause” means for the specific building and lease you’re considering, since rules can vary by situation and renewal terms.
- Treat “near the waterfront” as a location signal: confirm commuting routes, noise/odor conditions, and any waterfront-related building policies.
- Use Openigloo’s rated building signals (and renter Q&A) as a starting point, then request current rent, concessions, and move-in schedule from the managing agent.
- Before applying, ask about full move-in costs beyond the asking rent (for example: deposits, fees, and any required documentation).
- If a building has any add-ons (parking, package handling, utilities structure), confirm what you pay and how it’s billed so you can compare apples-to-apples across buildings.