What does “high retention” mean on this page?

It indicates buildings where tenants tend to stay longer than average based on the historical signals Openigloo tracks. It’s meant to help you prioritize stability, but you still need to confirm current lease terms and policies with the building.

How do I use the “M5 bus” filter in Midtown?

It narrows results to buildings located near the M5 bus route within Midtown. In practice, you should still confirm the closest stop and your walking route so the commute matches what you expect.

Are these buildings available now?

This page focuses on the tenant-retention + M5-bus scope. For current options, use Openigloo’s building pages to see which units are advertised and what lease start dates are listed.

What should I ask the super or leasing office before signing?

Ask about current deposit and move-in fees, utility responsibility, package delivery rules, how maintenance requests work, guest and access policies, and whether any building-wide restrictions apply to your unit.

Does high tenant retention mean every unit will be the same quality or experience?

No. Retention is a building-level pattern. Individual units can differ in layout, light, noise, and condition, so review the specific unit details and any tenant Q&A that matches what you care about.

What if I’m choosing based on commute and I care about exact travel time?

Treat the M5-bus proximity as a starting point. Confirm the nearest stop to the building entrance and test the route timing during the hours you commute.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown

Midtown is a dense search area where commute access matters, including along the M5 bus corridor. This page uses tenant-retention signals to help you focus on buildings where residents tend to stay. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown, with 28+ buildings to explore. Use it to narrow your search to places where tenants tend to stay, then filter further based on what you need. Openigloo helps you verify the day-to-day details before you commit. You can review rated buildings, scan building-level signals from open records, and read tenant Q&A that often answers the practical questions first. Use that context to confirm policies, fees, and lease terms directly with the building.

Showing 19–28 of 28 buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown.

1413 Avenue Of The Americas

Midtown

58 West 58 Street

Midtown

135 West 52 Street

5.0(1)

Midtown

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

247 West 52 Street

5.0(1)

Midtown

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

58 West 45 Street

4.1(1)

Midtown

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

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

Rent-stabilized

41 West 45 Street

4.1(1)

Midtown

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

660 5 Avenue

3.9(1)

Midtown

1 eviction

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

120 West 58 Street

Midtown

What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the M5 bus in Midtown

Focus on tenant-retention patterns plus the M5-bus corridor, then compare what each building actually does for move-in policies (packages, laundry, access).
Check what the listing currently offers for availability, lease start dates, and any move-in requirements; “high retention” is a pattern, not a guarantee for an individual unit.
Confirm current fees and costs beyond rent (security deposit, any admin/billing fees, utilities responsibility, and whether there are one-time charges at move-in).
Verify building rules that commonly affect your household: pets, smoking, guest policy, and any documentation needed for approvals.
If you’re commuting via the M5 bus, double-check your exact walking time and stop location; “near” can vary block by block.

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