Buildings with high tenant retention near the QM18 bus in Manhattan

It’s a tenant-retention signal used to surface buildings where renters tend to stay longer. Use it as an indicator, then validate current policies, availability, and any unit-specific constraints with the building.

The QM18 bus is used as the transit proximity filter for Manhattan. Check each building’s distance and walking route to your actual stops, since access can vary by block.

Start with the building’s proximity to the QM18 stop you’ll use most, then confirm commute time during typical hours. Also ask whether the building has any constraints affecting arrival (packages, access hours, or entry procedures).

Not necessarily. Retention can reflect many factors, including management and unit fit. Still review recent comments, look for patterns, and ask direct questions about the items that matter to you.

Confirm the complete monthly and upfront costs: broker fee (if applicable), deposit amount, required move-in fees, and which utilities you’ll pay. Ask whether any building-required services are included or billed separately.

Openigloo combines building reviews and open-data signals with renter Q&A. The retention filter is a signal, not a guarantee about current conditions for a specific apartment.

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.