What does “high tenant retention” mean here?

It’s a building-level signal based on how long tenants tend to stay compared to other buildings in the dataset. It doesn’t guarantee your specific lease will renew, so confirm renewal terms and any listed lease riders directly with the building.

How do you define “near the Q train” for Midtown South buildings?

The scope links each building to access to the Q line based on location. Still, use the building page to check the specific nearest stop and walk time from the entrance you’d use most often.

How many buildings match this filter pair in Midtown South?

There are 25+ buildings in scope right now for “high-retention + Q train” near Midtown South.

Is tenant retention the same as “rent stability” or rent control?

No. Retention describes how tenants stay, not the regulatory status of a lease. Use the building page and ask management about how renewals are handled and what increases typically look like for your unit type.

What should I confirm before applying to a high-retention building?

Ask about current availability for your move-in date, lease term options, renewal/discontinuation policies, and any documented building rules that affect day-to-day living (entry access, packages, guest policies, and noise expectations).

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

Openigloo compiles renter-relevant signals and building-level patterns, but lease terms and unit conditions can change. Treat retention and ratings as a starting point, then verify specifics with the management office.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 Q train in Midtown South

Midtown South in Manhattan is a good place to focus if you want building choices close to major transit and regular commuting routes. On Openigloo, Midtown South building pages let you compare tenant-retention signals and renter-relevant context so you can narrow down what fits your daily schedule. In Midtown South, rated buildings score 4.0/5 (across 27 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with high tenant retention near the Q train in Midtown South, with 25+ eligible buildings in scope. Use this filter pair to narrow to buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, while keeping commuting convenience in mind for the Q line. Openigloo brings building-by-building evidence together: tenant-retention signals, what rated buildings have in the Openigloo review set, and practical answers from renters. Use the building pages to verify current availability, confirm lease terms, and ask direct questions before you apply.

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

Expect fewer “turnover-driven” options: high-retention buildings usually show steadier occupancy patterns on Openigloo’s signals, but still confirm the current lease start date and renewal history with management.
Confirm Q-line commuting: check walking time from the specific entrance to the nearest Q stop, and ask about noise, loading patterns, and after-hours elevator access.
Read the unit-level terms before signing: retention is a building-level pattern, so individual apartments can differ on concessions, renewal options, and move-in requirements.
Verify the full move-in cost (not just rent): ask about security deposit amount, any broker fee, and expected utility responsibilities or building billing practices.
Use the “rated buildings” context: focus on patterns you can explain from the building’s Q&A and ratings sample (4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings), not one-off feedback.

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Yorkville

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Lenox Hill

179 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

112 buildings

Gramercy Park

55 buildings

East Village

48 buildings

Carnegie Hill

46 buildings

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