What does “high tenant retention” mean on this page?

It’s a data-driven indicator that the building tends to keep tenants over time. Use it as a risk-reduction signal, not a guarantee of how any specific unit will feel.

What does “near transit” cover here?

It focuses on buildings located close to public transportation. Still, walking time, transfer options, and service patterns vary by route, so confirm your specific commute during your search.

Does high retention mean the building is rent-stabilized or rent-controlled?

Not necessarily. Retention can happen in many building types. If regulatory status matters to you, filter for it separately and verify details with the building and your lease.

How should I use reviews and renter Q&A with this filter pair?

Treat reviews as patterns: look for repeated mentions about management responsiveness, building maintenance, and overall stability. Then use Q&A to confirm details that matter for your move-in (move-in process, policies, and any recurring friction points).

What should I double-check before submitting an application?

Confirm the lease term and renewal process, request a written list of fees and deposits, and ask how utilities and building services are handled. Also confirm any operational rules like package pickup and guest access that can affect daily life.

Is “high retention near transit” the same as “near the right subway line”?

No. Transit proximity is about location, while your commute depends on the lines you use. Make sure the building’s closest stops match your typical route and that the walking path works for your schedule.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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 transit in Manhattan

Browse Manhattan buildings with high tenant retention near transit. This page includes 3,555+ buildings where Openigloo’s signals point to lower move-outs and stronger ongoing tenancy, with the goal of keeping your commute practical. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building reviews plus open-data signals tied to neighborhood context and building history. You can also filter for “near transit” by checking the building’s location and then use renter Q&A to validate what “high retention” means in day-to-day living, before you sign.

Showing 3,547–3,555 of 3,555 buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

211 East 17 Street

2.8(1)

Gramercy Park

4 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

306 East 5 Street

3.7(2)

East Village

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

415 West 147 Street

3.8(1)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

261 W 139 St

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

1374 1 Avenue

5.0(1)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

52 Kenmare Street

Nolita

107 East 63 Street

4.0(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

305 East 76 Street

4.8(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

404 East 10 Street

East Village

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan

Use the high-retention signal as a starting point, then confirm the current tenant mix by reading recent reviews and looking for consistent answers in renter Q&A.
Verify the “near transit” part for your exact commute: check the closest lines, walking time at off-peak hours, and whether service disruptions affect your route.
Before applying, confirm lease specifics (renewal terms, rent-change history if available, and what happens at lease end) and ask about any documentation requirements.
Check building rules that can affect move-in and day-to-day life, including package handling, guest policies, and any practical restrictions mentioned in recent reviews.
Ask about full upfront costs and timing (application fees, deposits, broker fees if applicable) and how they align with your move-in date and lease start.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

390 buildings

Upper West Side

265 buildings

Yorkville

236 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

199 buildings

Lenox Hill

182 buildings

All Upper West Side

169 buildings

West Village

156 buildings

Other neighborhoods

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Buildings with low open violation rates near transit in Manhattan

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2,183 buildings

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2,160 buildings

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Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Manhattan

2,079 buildings

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Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Manhattan

1,961 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Manhattan

1,511 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Manhattan

1,159 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in Manhattan

1,158 buildings

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Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

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Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

3,591 buildings

Queens

2,196 buildings

Staten Island

1,310 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan