What does “good cause” mean on this page?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection category used in Openigloo’s building filter. It’s designed to flag buildings where certain rent increase and non-renewal actions are more restricted. Confirm the specific scenario with the building when you apply.

What does “near the M5 bus” mean here?

It’s a location filter tied to proximity to the M5 route in Midtown. Still, the best way to judge is to check your walking route to the nearest stop and estimate your typical commute time at your travel hours.

How many buildings are included in this Midtown + M5 good-cause view?

There are 58+ buildings in this scope (as of 2026-07-07).

Do the good-cause rules guarantee any particular rent outcome for my lease?

No. Good-cause eligibility indicates a protection category, but your actual lease terms depend on the unit, timing, and the facts of your situation. Ask the leasing office how the rules apply to your specific offer.

What should I verify before paying a deposit or signing in Midtown?

Confirm the total move-in costs and payment schedule, whether any fees are refundable, and the exact lease start/end dates. Also ask about maintenance expectations and how requests are handled once you move in.

Are Openigloo signals and reviews the same as what the building will do for my application?

They aren’t a substitute for management. Use them to spot patterns and ask better questions, then verify unit-specific details directly with the building before you sign.

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

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.

Good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Midtown

In Midtown, Openigloo helps you compare buildings along the M5 corridor using a good-cause tenant-protection filter, so you can narrow what you see before you reach out to management. This view is focused on renter-relevant signals and building-level details you can verify. For Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page tracks good-cause buildings near the M5 bus in Midtown, with 58+ eligible buildings to compare. Use it to narrow by both location (along the M5 corridor) and a tenant-protection category (good cause). Openigloo helps you screen buildings faster: filter to a tighter set of buildings, then use rated-building signals, renter-written notes, and tenant Q&A to confirm how the rules work in practice. When you’re close to applying, verify key details directly with management before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–36 of 58 good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Midtown.

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58 West 48 Street

Midtown

Good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Midtown

Good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Midtown

58 West 48 Street

936 8 Avenue

52 West 55 Street

15 West 53 Street

115 West 57 Street

130 West 58 Street

142 West 46 Street

211 West 56 Street

250 West 50 Street

260 West 52 Street

150 West 47 Street

245 West 51 Street

101 West 55 Street

888 8 Avenue

105 West 55 Street

161 W 54 St

243 West 54 Street

60 West 57 Street

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