What does “good cause” mean on this buildings page?

On Openigloo, “good cause” is a tenant-protection category tied to regulations around certain rent increases and non-renewals. Use it as a starting filter, then ask the building how the protections apply to your specific lease situation.

What does “near the QM5 bus” include here?

The page is scoped to Kips Bay buildings that match the QM5 corridor proximity signal. Confirm the closest stop and your typical walking time before you apply, since “near” can still mean different routes.

How many buildings match these filters in Kips Bay right now?

There are 32+ buildings showing up for the good-cause + QM5 pair in Kips Bay on this page (as of the snapshot date).

Are the “good cause” protections guaranteed for every unit in the building?

The filter indicates the building-level category match, but application outcomes can still depend on the unit, lease structure, and management practices. Ask management to explain how protections would work for the specific unit you’re considering.

What should I confirm before paying an application fee or reserving a unit?

Confirm the full monthly cost setup (deposit/fees and which utilities are included), the lease start date options, and whether the unit you’re offered matches the policies shown for the building (access, laundry, storage, and any unit-specific rules).

Does Openigloo provide official legal documents for good-cause eligibility?

Openigloo is built to help you compare and ask better questions using available signals, but you should still request the lease terms in writing and ask the building directly about how policies apply to your unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay in Manhattan is a common target for renters looking for midtown access, and this Openigloo scope currently includes buildings with an average rating of 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings. If you’re comparing buildings here, focus on what matters to your move-in process, then use the rated-building signals and tenant Q&A to check details that aren’t obvious from the listing alone (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers Good cause buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay, with 32+ eligible buildings. It combines the tenant-protection “good cause” filter with buildings along the QM5 corridor, so you can focus on renters’ rights and commute convenience. Use Openigloo to narrow faster and verify before you sign: you can read rated-building signals, see what tenants flag in Q&A, and cross-check practical details that affect move-in readiness. It’s designed to help you compare buildings in Kips Bay, then confirm the specifics directly with management.

Showing 1–18 of 32 good cause buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay.

Good cause buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

Good cause buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

153 East 32 Street

167 East 33 Street

212 East 34 Street

163 East 33 Street

497 3 Avenue

201 East 31 Street

210 East 34 Street

173 Lexington Avenue

183 Lexington Avenue

200 E 33 St

166 East 34 Street

175 Lexington Avenue

203 East 33 Street

495 3 Avenue

140 East 31 Street

208 East 34 Street

205 East 33 Street

478 3 Avenue

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