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

It’s a data-driven filter meant to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay longer. It’s a signal, not a guarantee about any specific unit or future lease.

How do I confirm a building is actually near the W train?

Use the building address on Openigloo, then compare your route to the nearest W train stop(s). Walking time and entrance location can change results, even within the same neighborhood.

What should I check in the lease if I’m choosing for tenant retention?

Focus on renewal terms, rent-change mechanics, and any conditions that affect renewals. Also confirm whether move-in timing affects eligibility for certain rates or terms.

Does “high-retention near the W train” tell me what my unit will cost?

No. It only helps you find buildings with the retention pattern and transit proximity you care about. You still need to verify the unit’s asking rent, fees, and the full monthly cost during booking or application.

How reliable are building signals compared with what the building staff will tell me?

Signals help you shortlist, but you should still confirm policy details directly with the building/management. Tenant Q&A on Openigloo is a good place to ask the questions that matter to you.

Are these buildings rent-stabilized or under any affordability program?

Not assumed. This page is about retention and W-train proximity, not regulatory status or income-restricted programs.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Midtown South scope?

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 W train in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Manhattan area where many renters prioritize an efficient commute, so buildings along major routes can reduce friction in daily travel. This page is focused on buildings that match the high-retention signal and are near the W train. For Midtown South, rated buildings average 4.0/5 (across 27 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page tracks buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Midtown South. Eligible buildings: 25+. Use the high-retention + W-train pair to narrow to properties that, based on available data, tend to keep tenants longer. Openigloo combines building pages, tenant-focused reviews, and open-data signals so you can compare buildings without starting from scratch. You can also open tenant Q&A to confirm details like move-in timing, fees, and how management handles renewals—especially important when you’re prioritizing retention.

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

Filter by high-retention signals and then verify the exact W train walking routes from the address (block-by-block can matter).
Check lease terms before touring: renewal language, rent-change expectations, and any restrictions tied to retention or building policy.
Confirm all move-in costs beyond rent (application fees, deposits, broker fees where applicable) since the full monthly cost is what you’ll live with.
Use the building page to review patterns in tenant feedback and ask follow-up questions in the tenant Q&A for issues that aren’t always consistent across units.
If your priority is keeping the same commute, confirm which doors/exits are closest and whether the entrance is accessible at your usual travel times.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

193 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

150 buildings

Greenwich Village

76 buildings

Lenox Hill

63 buildings

Kips Bay

55 buildings

Gramercy Park

55 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Midtown South

Buildings with low rent increases near the W train in Midtown South

26 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates near the W train in Midtown South

24 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the W train in Midtown South

22 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the W train in Midtown South

18 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the W train in Midtown South

18 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the W train in Midtown South

17 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the W train in Midtown South

16 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the W train in Midtown South

15 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the W train in Midtown South

14 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the W train in Midtown South

14 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the W train in Midtown South

12 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the W train in Midtown South

12 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Midtown South

228 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown South

225 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown South

54 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown South

51 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown South

26 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown South

24 buildings

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