What does “b-train + high-retention” mean on this page?

It’s a combined filter: buildings located near the B train, plus high tenant retention based on tenant history signals Openigloo tracks. Together, they’re meant to point you toward buildings where renters tend to stay.

How many buildings match these filters in Midtown South right now?

There are 25+ buildings in this Midtown South scope that match the b-train + high-retention criteria.

Does high tenant retention mean the building is guaranteed to be a good fit?

No. Retention is a signal, not a promise. Building-level experience can vary by unit, floor, exposure, and how issues are handled after your move-in, so confirm the details that affect your specific apartment.

What should I ask the management team before applying?

Ask about maintenance response times, whether there are active renovation plans affecting your unit, renewal timing, and what the process looks like if you want to resign or make changes during your lease term.

Are there any fees or costs I should expect beyond the asking rent?

Yes. Even when you focus on a building’s rent level, you should still confirm the full move-in and monthly costs with the building (for example, any broker fee, deposit, and which utilities are covered versus billed separately).

How is the information on Openigloo for these buildings sourced?

Openigloo building pages typically combine renter-shared signals and open-data signals where available. Use them to narrow your options, then verify policies and unit-specific terms with the building or landlord.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this 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.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the B train in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters prioritize transit access and daily logistics, including commutes along major lines like the B train. On Openigloo, you can filter buildings to focus on those near the B train and then compare them by tenant-retention signals. In Midtown South, rated buildings average 4.0/5 (across 27 rated buildings) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the B train in Midtown South, Manhattan. You’re looking at 25+ buildings that match the b-train + high-retention pair filter. On Openigloo, you can use building pages to compare what renters report, then validate key details directly with the management. Where available, we surface tenant-retention signals and other open-data + community context so you can ask better questions before signing a lease.

Showing 19–25 of 25 buildings with high tenant retention near the B train in Midtown South.

50 West 37 Street

4.4(1)

Midtown South

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

954 Avenue Of The Americas

4.4(1)

Midtown South

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

18 East 33 Street

Midtown South

11 East 36 Street

Midtown South

372 5 Avenue

Midtown South

234 Madison Avenue

5.0(1)

Midtown South

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

255 West 36 Street

4.5(1)

Midtown South

3 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the B train in Midtown South

Use the B-train filter as a commute anchor, then shortlist by what matters to you (noise, elevator access, package handling, maintenance responsiveness).
Check that the unit details match the building page: exact lease start flexibility, included utilities, and any move-in requirements beyond the posted rent.
Ask how retention shows up in practice: recent turnover reasons, typical renewal process, and how complaints are handled after move-in.
Verify costs that can change the monthly total: broker fees (if applicable), deposit, and expected utility payments.
If you plan to apply quickly, confirm availability through the “with available apartments” signal on the building page where listed, not just the building profile.

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Upper West Side

189 buildings

All Upper West Side

156 buildings

West Village

144 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

117 buildings

Lower East Side

108 buildings

Hamilton Heights

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