Good cause buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize commuting convenience. This page focuses on buildings near the R train that also match the good-cause tenant-protection category. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Good cause buildings near the R train in Kips Bay—149+ buildings that match this multi-filter scope on Openigloo. “Good cause” is a tenant-protection category tied to rules around certain rent increases and non-renewals. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using renter-driven signals like rated buildings and building data, then verify specifics with the tenant Q&A and direct outreach. Use the filters to narrow the set, and double-check key lease terms before applying.
Good cause buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Showing 19–36 of 149 good cause buildings near the R train in Kips Bay.
/-73.982103,40.742759,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.983069,40.741134,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
134 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982019,40.740974,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981033,40.739042,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
235 E 24 St
Kips Bay
/-73.984204,40.739541,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 East 23 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982202,40.741167,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980804,40.740498,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
217 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981838,40.74306,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981017,40.744155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.979503,40.746004,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
138 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982059,40.739802,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
333 3 Ave
Kips Bay
/-73.981058,40.740279,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
212 East 26 Street
Kips Bay

195 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay

155 East 29 Street
Kips Bay

150 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
230 East 27 Street
Kips Bay

154 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
220 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing a good cause building near the R train in Kips Bay
- Confirm the building’s R train commute path and walking time from the nearest entrance, since “near” can still vary by block.
- Ask how “good cause” protections apply to the specific apartment/lease situation, including what triggers a non-renewal or increase.
- Check whether there are any unit-level conditions (lease start date, renewal timing, documented exceptions) that affect how protections show up in practice.
- Use the rated buildings signal (3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings) to shortlist, then read the tenant Q&A for what renters experienced day-to-day.
- Before signing, request a full cost picture (security/deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any recurring charges) in writing, not just the base monthly rent.