What does “high tenant retention” mean on this page?

It’s a tenant-history signal based on how consistently people stay in the building over time. Treat it as a helpful indicator, not a guarantee about any specific apartment or future conditions.

How does the “L train” filter work for Manhattan buildings?

The filter limits buildings to those near the L train corridor in Manhattan. Use it alongside your walk/transfer tolerance so your daily commute matches what you plan for.

Does high tenant retention guarantee the building will be a good fit for me?

No. Retention is one input. You should still confirm unit-level realities (noise, repairs, utilities, and move-in terms) and compare multiple buildings before applying.

What should I ask management to confirm before I sign a lease?

Ask for the exact lease term, deposit and fee schedule, any restrictions that apply to your household (including pets or guests if relevant), and who you contact for repairs. Also ask whether anything is planned that could affect your unit (repairs, renovations, or access updates).

How reliable are Openigloo reviews and Q&A for building decisions?

They’re useful for spotting patterns, but they reflect lived experience at specific times. If details matter to you, use Q&A to create a question list and confirm the answers with management.

What’s the biggest risk when choosing a building near the L train?

Location can affect noise and daily logistics. Ask about track or street exposure for your proposed unit, sound insulation, and building processes like package delivery and common-area access.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

322 East 11 Street

2.3(1)

East Village

No evictions

52 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

256 West 15 Street

Chelsea

201 East 17 Street

5.0(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

211 East 17 Street

2.8(1)

Gramercy Park

4 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

306 East 5 Street

3.7(2)

East Village

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

404 East 10 Street

East Village

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the L train in Manhattan

Start with the two filters: high tenant retention (tenant staying power) plus L-train proximity, then sort and scan building details for your commute and budget.
Confirm what “retention” means for your unit by asking how long current tenants have stayed and whether there are frequent turnover or construction notices affecting your line of work.
Before applying, verify the practical items that impact your costs: lease terms, required deposits, and any move-in fees or recurring monthly charges beyond rent.
If a building is near the L train, ask about noise mitigation (street/track exposure), package delivery workflow, and elevator reliability during peak hours.
Use tenant Q&A to surface maintenance and responsiveness patterns, then request the most recent timeline for repairs or building-wide projects that could affect your unit.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

311 buildings

West Village

114 buildings

Chelsea

96 buildings

Gramercy Park

67 buildings

Greenwich Village

47 buildings

Stuyvesant Town/PCV

21 buildings

Flatiron

13 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the L train in Manhattan

1,457 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the L train in Manhattan

737 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the L train in Manhattan

443 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the L train in Manhattan

413 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the L train in Manhattan

402 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the L train in Manhattan

390 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the L train in Manhattan

382 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the L train in Manhattan

380 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the L train in Manhattan

379 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the L train in Manhattan

258 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the L train in Manhattan

225 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the L train in Manhattan

223 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

858 buildings

Queens

88 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the L train in Manhattan