What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s an Openigloo signal based on historical tenancy patterns. It helps you spot buildings where renters tend to stay, but it’s not a guarantee for any specific unit or future renewals.

How does the “A train” filter work for Midtown buildings?

The filter targets buildings in Midtown that are near the A train route. Use the building’s location to sanity-check your commute, including walk time and transfer needs if any.

Does high tenant retention mean the building is rent-stabilized or subject to rent regulation?

Not automatically. Retention is about tenancy patterns, not rent regulation status. If you need a specific regulatory setup (like rent-stabilized or others), confirm directly with the building and in your lease paperwork.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Confirm the unit’s details (current condition, appliances, any recent work), ask how renewals typically work, and get clarity on move-in costs, lease start dates, and what’s included in the monthly price.

Are Openigloo signals enough to judge safety, pests, or building maintenance?

They’re helpful, but you should still ask the building directly and, when possible, request any relevant documentation. Building history signals can lag real-world conditions.

Which Midtown buildings should I contact first?

Start with the buildings that match both your transit needs (near the A train) and your comfort priorities (quiet, elevator reliability, building staff responsiveness). Then shortlist those where tenant Q&A addresses your specific questions.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are there?

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 A train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense Manhattan area where many renters prioritize fast transit access and consistent day-to-day building operations. This page focuses on buildings near the A train and uses an Openigloo retention signal to help you compare options. In Midtown, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 28+ Midtown buildings near the A train with high tenant retention, using an Openigloo retention signal based on historical tenancy patterns. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using what renters report and what’s visible from open-data signals, then narrow to options that match your priorities. Expect practical context from building pages and tenant Q&A so you can ask targeted questions before you commit to a lease.

Showing 19–28 of 28 buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in Midtown.

Rent-stabilized

140 West 58 Street

4.9(2)

Midtown

No evictions

9 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

1413 Avenue Of The Americas

Midtown

58 West 58 Street

Midtown

255 West 55 Street

4.3(1)

Midtown

No evictions

7 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

940 8 Avenue

4.5(1)

Midtown

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

236 West 45 Street

1.9(1)

Midtown

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

850 7 Avenue

3.5(1)

Midtown

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

56 West 56 Street

4.3(1)

Midtown

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

54 West 56 Street

Midtown

120 West 58 Street

Midtown

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in Midtown

Use the A-train location filter as your anchor, then confirm commute time in your exact direction and schedule (weekday vs. weekend can differ).
Tenant retention is a historical signal; still verify the unit’s condition, recent renovations, and current management practices with the leasing office.
Check whether the building has any A-train-adjacent constraints you care about (elevator availability, package room access, and noise) for your specific floor/unit.
Ask about rent-change history and lease terms for the specific unit you’re considering; retention doesn’t guarantee every renewal will be the same.
Before signing, request the full cost breakdown (deposit, fees, any move-in charges) and confirm what’s included in the monthly total.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

Hell's Kitchen

178 buildings

Chelsea

116 buildings

Washington Heights

85 buildings

West Village

74 buildings

Hudson Heights

47 buildings

Inwood

46 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the A train in Midtown

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Buildings with low rent increases near the A train in Midtown

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11 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the A train in Midtown

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Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Midtown

346 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Midtown

342 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Midtown

149 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Midtown

148 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Midtown

82 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Midtown

43 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in other NYC boroughs

Queens

1,091 buildings

Brooklyn

467 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in Midtown