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.

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

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

503 West 121 Street

530 Riverside Drive

31 Tiemann Place

629 West 115 Street

415 West 118 Street

419 West 115 Street

501 Cathedral Parkway

503 W 122 St

30 Morningside Drive

510 West 123 Street

440 Riverside Drive

521 West 112 Street

1187 Amsterdam Avenue

526 West 112 Street

130 Morningside Drive

539 West 112 Street

405 West 118 Street

542 West 113 Street

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