What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo for these Manhattan buildings?

It refers to buildings where tenant turnover appears lower than average based on Openigloo’s retention signals. Use it as a starting point, then validate the live unit and current management practices directly with the building.

How does the “R-train” part of the filter work?

The filter limits results to buildings near the R subway line within the Manhattan scope. Before applying, confirm your route and walking time to the closest station entrance during typical commute hours.

Do high tenant retention buildings mean the rent will be lower?

Not necessarily. Retention describes how consistently tenants stay, not whether the asking rent is affordable. Compare total monthly cost and terms for each available unit.

What should I ask about when a building claims tenant stability?

Ask about renewal timing, typical changes at renewal, tenant services (maintenance response, package flow), and any current policy shifts that might not show up in retention signals yet.

Are there fees or costs I should still plan for even if a building matches retention?

Yes. Retention doesn’t remove standard moving costs. Before signing, confirm the broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, and which utilities are included versus billed separately.

Where does the retention signal come from?

Openigloo aggregates data from building-level signals and related community input available in the platform. Treat it as a guide to narrow your search, not a guarantee of how a specific unit will behave under your lease.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Manhattan

This page focuses on buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Manhattan. Openigloo currently shows 1,091+ buildings that match the high-retention + r-train filter pair, so you can prioritize areas and buildings where tenants stay. Use Openigloo to compare building signals side by side: tenant retention data, building details, and community feedback. You can also scan existing Q&As to spot common lease questions before you tour, since policies and building practices can vary block to block.

Showing 1,081–1,091 of 1,091 buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

192 Avenue Of The Americas

Soho

57 East 7 Street

4.8(1)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

322 East 11 Street

2.3(1)

East Village

No evictions

52 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

121 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

448 West 48 Street

Hell's Kitchen

221 E 59 St

1.6(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

201 East 17 Street

5.0(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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

52 Kenmare Street

Nolita

107 East 63 Street

4.0(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the R train in Manhattan

Start with the live shortlist: use the high-retention + r-train filters to narrow to buildings that match both retention signals and R-train proximity.
Confirm the practical details in writing: current rent, any concessions, broker fee expectations, and the move-in timeline for the available unit(s).
Check lease terms early: ask about renewal practices, rent increase patterns, and whether the building offers stability-minded options for long-term tenants.
Look for building rules that affect day-to-day life (package handling, laundry, smoking, utilities), since retention can coexist with strict policies.
If you have a specific commute requirement, verify the exact walking time from the building to your nearest R line entrance at time of day, not just map distance.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

193 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

150 buildings

Greenwich Village

76 buildings

Lenox Hill

63 buildings

Gramercy Park

55 buildings

Kips Bay

55 buildings

Nolita

46 buildings

Other neighborhoods

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