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

It’s a tenant-retention signal used to surface buildings where renters tend to stay longer. It’s meant to reduce guesswork, but you should still confirm renewal terms and day-to-day building operations directly with the management office.

How does the M2 bus filter work here?

This scope highlights buildings located along the M2 bus corridor/area in Midtown South. Use it to keep your commute aligned, but confirm the exact walking time and closest stop for your unit.

Are these buildings currently advertising apartments on Openigloo?

This page is built around the filter pair (high-retention + M2 bus) and the live eligible building set. To see what’s available right now, open a specific building page and check current apartments for rent.

How should I use the rating on Midtown South buildings?

The page includes a Midtown South average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. Use it as a quick signal, then read review themes and tenant Q&A to match your priorities.

Do the filters guarantee I’ll have a smooth lease renewal or fewer maintenance issues?

No. High-retention can correlate with better renter experience, but it can’t guarantee outcomes for your lease or unit. Always confirm renewal policy, maintenance response times, and any unit-specific conditions with the building.

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 M2 bus in Midtown South

Midtown South is a practical base for renters who want easy access to Midtown routes, including the M2 bus corridor used by this page. Here, Openigloo surfaces buildings filtered by tenant retention signals so you can focus your search on steadier renter experience. For Midtown South, the average building rating is 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Midtown South. This page covers 9+ eligible buildings filtered by our “high-retention” tenant signal plus the M2 bus corridor in Midtown South. Openigloo helps you narrow the search with building-level signals and tenant-focused details. Use ratings from rated buildings, explore what current and past renters mention, and review building facts and Q&A so you can confirm policies like renewals, maintenance, and building operations before you sign.

Showing 1–9 of 9 buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Midtown South.

Rent-stabilized

9 W 31 St

Midtown South

309 5 Ave

Midtown South

3 West 36 Street

4.8(4)

Midtown South

4 evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

425 Fifth Avenue

Midtown South

325 5 Avenue

4.6(2)

Midtown South

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

244 Madison Avenue

4.2(2)

Midtown South

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Midtown South

Use the building filter pair: “high-retention” to surface steadier tenant experience and the M2 bus location to keep commutes consistent.
Before applying, confirm lease-renewal and maintenance processes with the building, since retention signals can’t replace direct answers.
Check whether any building-specific restrictions apply to your situation (move-in timing, income verification, guarantors), even when the building fits the filters.
Compare FULL monthly cost beyond asking rent: deposits, broker fee if applicable, and any recurring building fees you’d be responsible for.
Start with the rated buildings’ rating, then cross-check what tenants actually say in reviews and Q&A for the issues that matter to you.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

191 buildings

Central Harlem

104 buildings

Hamilton Heights

88 buildings

Washington Heights

86 buildings

South Harlem

84 buildings

All Upper West Side

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown South

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M2 bus in Midtown South