Buildings with high tenant retention near the QM36 bus in Manhattan

It’s an Openigloo filter designed to surface buildings where tenants tend to stay longer. Retention can be influenced by many factors, so you still need to confirm the specific lease terms and day-to-day policies for the building you’re considering.

It narrows the results to Manhattan buildings near the QM36 bus route. The closer a building is to the specific stops you use, the more likely it fits your routine.

Start by sorting and scanning the review and Q&A themes for the same topics across multiple buildings (management responsiveness, maintenance timelines, noise patterns). Then verify anything that affects monthly cost and move-in logistics directly with the leasing office.

No. Retention is a helpful signal, not a guarantee. Always ask for current renewal details in writing (renewal process, rent-change expectations, and any conditions that affect renewals).

Even if the rent looks workable, confirm the full monthly and move-in picture: broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, utilities setup, and any move-in or building administration fees noted by the building or in tenant Q&A.

Match the building’s distance to your actual route habits. If you regularly transfer or walk at off-peak times, verify the walk time from the relevant stops and ask about access during late hours.

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.