What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on how often tenants continue living in the building over time. It can help you prioritize buildings where renters tend to stay, but you should still confirm your unit’s lease terms, conditions, and current policies.

How does the “Z-train” filter work here?

The Z-train filter narrows results to buildings in the Lower East Side area near the Z line. Proximity varies block to block, so verify the exact commute route and walk time from the building to your usual stops.

Is high tenant retention the same as rent-stabilized or a rent cap?

No. Tenant retention is about occupancy patterns, not rent regulation status. If you want regulated housing, check the building’s rent-regulation details separately.

What should I verify with the building before applying?

Confirm the lease start date and renewal terms, the move-in cost breakdown (deposit and any other required fees), utilities and maintenance responsibilities, and any building rules that affect your routine (laundry, deliveries, and building access).

How reliable are Openigloo signals compared with what the building tells me?

Openigloo compiles review and open-data signals and keeps tenant Q&A accessible, but policies and conditions can change. Use it to guide questions, then confirm key terms directly with management.

Are there any common issues to look for in reviews on tenant-retention buildings?

Look for patterns in maintenance turnaround, communication quality, and whether issues get resolved. High retention can correlate with stability, but it doesn’t eliminate maintenance or service variability.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

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

Lower East Side buildings in Manhattan are rated at an average of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. Use this page to focus on buildings matched for tenant retention and Z-train proximity. When you narrow by retention and transit location, compare rated buildings’ experiences to what you’re planning for—commute, move-in timing, and day-to-day operations—then confirm details with the building. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 131+ Lower East Side buildings matched for high tenant retention near the Z train. Use it to find buildings where tenants tend to stay, while narrowing to areas within the Z train route. Openigloo brings tenant-first signals together: building reviews, open-data context, and question/answer threads so you can verify what matters before you apply. Use the filters to shortlist buildings, then confirm the details directly with the building or management.

Showing 91–108 of 131 buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in Lower East Side.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

252 Broome Street

2.4(2)

Lower East Side

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

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

252 Broome Street

43 Essex Street

137 Rivington Street

162 Allen Street

153 Ludlow Street

333 Grand Street

177 Orchard St

118 Orchard Street

152 Orchard Street

117 Hester Street

137 East Houston Street

309 East Houston Street

157 Ludlow Street

69 Ludlow Street

165 Eldridge Street

58 Orchard Street

70 Orchard Street

383 Grand Street

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