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

It’s a filter built to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay rather than churn. Use it to narrow your options, then still verify the unit-specific lease terms, upgrades, and any restrictions before applying.

What does “near the J train” cover?

This page applies a location constraint tied to the J line area around Lower East Side. Walk the route at your typical time and confirm distance to the exact station entrance you’ll use most.

Are all of these buildings showing available apartments right now?

This page is scoped to eligible buildings based on the two filters and the live building_count. To see current availability, open a building and check whether units are advertised on Openigloo.

How should I use tenant Q&A and reviews when I’m filtering for retention?

Treat retention as a shortlist signal, not a promise. Read tenant Q&A for recurring issues (maintenance timing, communication, noise) and confirm any action items with the building directly.

What fees or lease details should I verify before moving forward?

Ask for the full move-in and monthly breakdown: broker fee (if any), security deposit, utilities or service costs, and any restrictions that affect your ability to stay (renewal terms, required paperwork, or transfer policies).

Does the retention filter account for my specific unit and situation?

No. Retention reflects building-level patterns. Your experience can vary by unit, lease length, and how management applies building rules, so confirm the details for the exact unit you’d rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the J train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side is a dense Manhattan neighborhood, and this page focuses on buildings where tenant retention stays high while you’re also targeting the J-train corridor. You can use Openigloo to compare those buildings against what renters say and what the building shares up front. On Lower East Side, the average building rating is 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Openigloo brings together buildings with high tenant retention near the J train in Lower East Side, with 131+ eligible buildings right now. Use this page to focus your search on properties where renters tend to stay, while still confirming the details that affect your monthly cost and day-to-day living. On Openigloo, you can compare building signals and read renter-relevant info before you apply. Look for themes in ratings and tenant Q&A, then cross-check anything time-sensitive by contacting the building or management for the exact rent, fees, and lease terms you’d be offered.

Showing 127–131 of 131 buildings with high tenant retention near the J train in Lower East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

231 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

72 Eldridge St

4.0(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

110 Forsyth Street

2.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

34 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

46 Delancey Street

3.6(2)

Lower East Side

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

153 Stanton Street

4.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the J train in Lower East Side

Confirm the exact J-train commute time from the building to your preferred station entrance, since “near” can still vary by block.
Use the tenant retention signal as a starting point, then check current unit conditions (floor plans, light, noise) and any move-in terms mentioned in the listing details.
Before signing, ask for the full monthly picture: rent plus broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, and expected utility or service costs.
If a building has restrictions (pet rules, income/guarantor expectations, or move-in documentation), verify them in writing—retention signals do not guarantee eligibility.
Compare “rated buildings” notes to your priorities: a 3.4/5 neighborhood rating (from rated buildings) can still hide big unit-to-unit differences.

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