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

It’s a screening signal used by Openigloo to surface buildings that tend to keep tenants longer. Still, it doesn’t guarantee your specific unit’s experience, so confirm renewal terms and expectations with management.

How does the “M5 bus” filter work for Midtown South buildings?

It narrows the set of buildings to those in the Midtown South area near the M5 bus route. Use the building page to check the exact address and verify commute time for your schedule.

Are these buildings selected by neighborhood name only, or by both filters?

Both. This page applies the multi-filter pair (high tenant retention + M5 bus) within Midtown South, Manhattan, so not every building in Midtown South will appear.

What should I confirm before applying or signing a lease?

Confirm current lease start/end dates, renewal and rent-change mechanics, any fees (application, move-in, admin), and what’s included each month (especially utilities). Also ask how maintenance requests are handled day-to-day.

Does “high tenant retention” mean there are no building issues?

No. It’s a tenant-experience signal, not a guarantee. Use Openigloo’s building page context and ask targeted questions about any maintenance or service problems you care about.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 can I use Openigloo to compare similar buildings side by side?

Pick 3–6 buildings, then compare the details that affect your total monthly cost and daily life: unit conditions, lease mechanics, fee schedules, and how management responds to maintenance. Use the building pages to guide your questions.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Midtown corridor focused on commuting and everyday convenience, and this page targets buildings that align with high tenant retention signals and proximity to the M5 bus. Openigloo aggregates building information so you can compare options without having to dig through every listing from scratch. For Midtown South, rated buildings average 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Midtown South, Manhattan, that match the filter pair: high tenant retention plus proximity to the M5 bus. Right now, there are 11+ eligible buildings to compare for your next move. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster using building pages, rated-building signals (from where available), and tenant-facing context like common issues renters flag. You can also use the Q&A-style prompts to confirm details that matter for move-in, then shortlist the buildings with the best fit for your lease and budget.

Showing 1–11 of 11 buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown South.

Rent-stabilized

125 W 31 St

Midtown South

66 West 38 Street

4.6(18)

Midtown South

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

9 West 31 Street

Midtown South

885 Avenue Of The Americas

4.7(11)

Midtown South

11 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

3 West 36 Street

4.8(4)

Midtown South

4 evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

100 West 31 Street

Midtown South

425 Fifth Avenue

Midtown South

143 West 30 Street

4.2(3)

Midtown South

No evictions

13 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

325 5 Avenue

4.6(2)

Midtown South

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

50 West 37 Street

4.4(1)

Midtown South

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

372 5 Avenue

Midtown South

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown South

Use the M5 bus filter to focus your search on a practical commute corridor in Midtown South, then verify walking time at peak hours.
Start with high tenant retention, but still confirm the current unit’s lease terms, rent changes, and renewal history directly with the building/management.
Check what’s included beyond rent (utilities, internet access expectations, and any move-in charges) before you sign.
Look for patterns in rated buildings: ask whether maintenance issues are recurring and how management responds, not just whether problems are resolved.
If you’re sensitive to transit noise or street activity, request unit-facing details (window orientation, floor, and HVAC setup) and consider a second visit at night.

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Buildings recommended by renters near the M5 bus in Midtown South

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Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the M5 bus in Midtown South

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Buildings highly rated for pest control near the M5 bus in Midtown South

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Buildings highly rated for heat near the M5 bus in Midtown South

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Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the M5 bus in Midtown South

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Buildings without rodents in Midtown South

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Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown South

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Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown South

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Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown South

51 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown South

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown South

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown South