What does “1-train + high-retention” mean on this page?

“1-train” narrows the search to buildings in Morningside Heights that are near the 1 line. “High-retention” focuses on buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, as reflected in Openigloo’s retention signal.

How many buildings match this filter in Morningside Heights right now?

Openigloo currently shows 58+ buildings in this scope that match the “1-train + high-retention” combination.

How should I use the Openigloo ratings when comparing buildings?

Look at the context behind the rating and the questions renters ask. For this neighborhood, the average building rating is 3.9/5 across 80 rated buildings, which is a useful starting point when you’re building a shortlist.

Does high tenant retention mean I’ll get the best apartment or the best lease terms?

No. Retention is a signal about tenant staying behavior, not a guarantee about unit-specific condition, availability, or lease pricing. Always confirm the exact lease terms, move-in requirements, and any fees with the building.

What should I confirm before signing a lease near the 1 train?

Confirm the commute you care about (which specific stops you’ll walk to), plus the full move-in picture: deposits/fees, utilities included vs. separate, and any building rules that affect move-in or daily life.

Are these trending neighborhoods too, or is this strictly Morningside Heights?

This page is scoped to Morningside Heights. In the wider latest snapshot within this scope, the trending neighborhoods are East Village with 11,857+ buildings, Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings, Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings, Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings, and Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Morningside Heights

Morningside Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize commute reliability and building stability. This Openigloo page focuses on buildings in the area that match a near–1 train search plus high tenant retention, with 58+ buildings currently eligible. In Morningside Heights, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 80 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings in Morningside Heights, Manhattan that match a two-part filter: near the 1 train plus high tenant retention. You’re looking at 58+ buildings that fit the scope right now, so you can narrow down without starting from scratch. Openigloo brings the practical signals together: building-level ratings from rated buildings, review context, and questions renters ask in the unit and building Q&A. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm details directly with management before you sign a lease.

Showing 1–18 of 58 buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Morningside Heights.

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400 West 113 Street

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Morningside Heights

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Morningside Heights

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 1 train in Morningside Heights

400 West 113 Street

400 West 119 Street

425 Riverside Drive

1255 Amsterdam Avenue

500 West 122 Street

160 Claremont Avenue

549 Riverside Drive

434 West 120 Street

515 Cathedral Parkway

185 Claremont Avenue

542 West 112 Street

600 West 111 Street

605 West 112 Street

550 Riverside Drive

517 West 121 Street

3145 Broadway

417 West 120 Street

182 Claremont Avenue

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