What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on observed tenant turnover patterns in the data Openigloo uses. It’s meant to help you find buildings where renters tend to stay, but individual units and experiences can still vary.

How does the SIM6-bus filter work?

It narrows to buildings near the SIM6 bus corridor in Manhattan. Use it as a location shortcut, then confirm your exact route and stop choices for your commute times.

Is tenant retention the same as rent-regulation status or tenant protections?

No. Retention is about how long tenants typically stay. You’ll still want to verify the lease type, renewal terms, and any rent-setting rules that apply to your specific unit.

What should I ask the building if retention looks good but I’m still unsure?

Ask about maintenance response time, how they handle recurring issues, renewal process steps, and whether they can share general policies on repairs, access, and complaints.

Does “near SIM6” guarantee a smooth commute?

Not by itself. Service can change, walking routes vary by entrance and time of day, and schedules differ. Confirm your walking time to your nearest stop and consider what happens during delays.

Can reviews or open-data signals replace touring?

No. Use reviews and building research to create a plan for what to verify. Then tour, test noise/light/condition, and get clarity on any terms you don’t understand.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

This page surfaces 203+ buildings in Manhattan that match a multi-filter pair: high tenant retention and proximity to the SIM6 bus route. Use it if you want buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, and you also need a commute-friendly location along SIM6. Openigloo helps you narrow down before you tour. You can compare building-level info, check renter feedback and patterns, and review open-data signals in context. Then use the building research prompts and questions to confirm details directly with the management office or super before you sign a lease.

Showing 199–203 of 203 buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

512 E 12 St

East Village

24 East Broadway

3.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

36 Gramercy Park East

Gramercy Park

13 Monroe Street

2.0(1)

Two Bridges

No evictions

4 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 the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

Expect a smaller shortlist of buildings that fit both criteria: high tenant retention and SIM6-bus area access.
Before applying, confirm the commute fit: exact stop, walking time, and any local service changes for your hours.
Tenant retention is a signal, not a guarantee. Ask about current lease renewal terms, rent-change history (if they’ll share), and how issues get handled.
Verify the unit basics that affect daily life: soundproofing, heat/hot water reliability, laundry, and package handling.
Ask for the full move-in cost breakdown (security deposit, any broker/administrative fees, utilities and transfer rules) so the monthly total matches your budget.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM6 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Kips Bay

59 buildings

East Village

50 buildings

Gramercy Park

29 buildings

Two Bridges

19 buildings

Chinatown

15 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

469 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

252 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

150 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

123 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

120 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

119 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

115 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

108 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

107 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

91 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

83 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan

81 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

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 the SIM6 bus in other NYC boroughs

Staten Island

225 buildings

Brooklyn

9 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM6 bus in Manhattan