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 1,297–1,314 of 3,555 buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

522 West 161 Street

2.6(3)

Washington Heights

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Manhattan

522 West 161 Street

496 West 159 Street

140 West 86 Street

253 East 10 Street

212 East 85 Street

4 West 101 Street

399 East 78 Street

316 East 84 Street

329 East 10 Street

9 West 107 Street

51 7 Avenue South

135 West 70 Street

600 West 157 Street

359 West 52 Street

591 3 Ave

46 West 85 Street

550 West 158 Street

514 West 48 Street

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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