What does “good cause” mean on this Midtown South buildings page?

“Good cause” is a tenant protection category. It flags buildings for rules that limit certain rent increases and non-renewals, but the exact application can depend on unit and lease terms. Confirm protections in writing with the building or your broker.

How should I use the “near the M train” part of the filter?

It’s a location filter for the M-train corridor within Midtown South. Still verify the closest station, walking time, and which direction of travel best matches your routine.

Does “good cause” guarantee a certain rent amount or lease outcome?

No. It’s about tenant-protection rules, not a guaranteed rent level or a guaranteed renewal result. You’ll still need to ask about current asking rent, expected increases, and the building’s process for renewals or transfers.

What should I ask the building before applying?

Ask about availability, move-in timing, required documentation, and how deposits/fees are handled. Also ask how the building applies the “good cause” protections to your specific lease and unit situation.

Are these signals based on verified conditions in the unit right now?

They’re grounded in building pages that include tenant Q&A and review signals, plus available open-data indicators. Conditions can change between posts, so treat them as a shortlist and verify directly with the building for the unit you’re considering.

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.

How do I compare two good cause buildings near the M train without missing key details?

Create a short list, then compare: (1) total move-in costs (deposit/fees), (2) lease start dates and flexibility, (3) renewal/transfer process, and (4) the building’s documented policies you can confirm in writing.

Good cause buildings near the M train in Midtown South

Midtown South in Manhattan is a search area for renters who want to balance building-level policies with day-to-day commute practicality. This page focuses on good-cause buildings near the M train, giving you 22+ eligible buildings to review while you compare options. Openigloo also shows building quality context for Midtown South: an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good cause buildings near the M train in Midtown South, with 22+ eligible buildings to compare on Openigloo. Use this page to narrow by the tenant-protection “good cause” category and the M-train corridor while you check building-level details. Openigloo helps you shortlist faster with building pages that compile tenant Q&A and review signals, plus open-data indicators where available. Use it to confirm how policies and availability work for the specific building before you commit to an application or lease terms.

Showing 1–18 of 22 good cause buildings near the M train in Midtown South.

Good cause buildings near the M train in Midtown South

Good cause buildings near the M train in Midtown South

9 East 36 Street

43 West 39 Street

41 West 35 Street

238 Madison Avenue

49 West 39 Street

50 West 34 Street

980 6 Ave

488 7 Avenue

7 East 32 Street

885 Avenue Of The Americas

35-39 W 33 St

309 5 Ave

408 8 Avenue

15 East 36 Street

1269 Broadway

1015 6 Avenue

9 West 32 Street

404 8 Avenue

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