What does “2-train + high retention” mean for buildings in South Harlem?

It’s a two-part filter: buildings are selected for proximity/commute alignment to the 2 train, then ranked/flagged using a high tenant retention signal. The goal is to narrow to buildings where tenants tend to stay.

How many buildings match this South Harlem page right now?

There are 85+ buildings shown for this 2-train + high-retention criteria in South Harlem (as of 2026-07-07).

Is tenant retention the same as “new lease availability” or current promotions?

No. High retention is about tenancy patterns/signals, not whether a specific unit is available now or whether there are current incentives. Always check the building’s current availability details on Openigloo and with management.

How should I use Openigloo data before I sign?

Treat Openigloo as a shortlist tool: read the Q&A and review content, then verify the items that matter to you (repairs, response times, noise, and move-in process) directly with the building.

What if my priorities are different from what the retention signal captures?

That’s normal. Retention can reflect many factors. Confirm unit-level details during your tour or call, especially anything that would affect your day-to-day experience.

Does “high retention” guarantee there won’t be issues in my unit?

No. Tenant retention is a helpful signal, not a guarantee. You should still request current documentation and ask targeted questions about maintenance practices and recent changes.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 the 2 train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan search area on Openigloo focused on renter-relevant building signals. This page filters buildings by a 2-train commute alignment combined with high tenant retention. For South Harlem, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 85+ buildings in South Harlem that match a 2-train commute filter plus a high tenant retention signal. Use it to focus your search on buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, while staying close to the 2 line. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with what renters actually report—building Q&A, and review data—along with open-data signals surfaced during the search flow. Read the patterns, then confirm details directly with the building before you commit.

Showing 73–85 of 85 buildings with high tenant retention near the 2 train in South Harlem.

71 West 119 Street

South Harlem

302 West 114 Street

South Harlem

271 West 113 Street

South Harlem

57 East 117 Street

4.3(1)

South Harlem

No evictions

6 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

69 West 118 Street

South Harlem

124 West 112 Street

South Harlem

202 West 123 Street

2.0(1)

South Harlem

No evictions

20 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

137 West 112 Street

South Harlem

262 West 122 Street

South Harlem

309 West 114 Street

South Harlem

9 Central Park North

South Harlem

232 West 122 Street

South Harlem

83 West 119 Street

5.0(1)

South Harlem

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the 2 train in South Harlem

Start with the 2-train + high-retention filter, then open each building’s page to see how renters describe day-to-day conditions.
Check what “retention” is pointing to in the building signals, but still verify your unit specifics (noise, maintenance response, and move-in timing) during a tour.
Confirm lease terms and any renewal/tenancy practices you care about; retention signals do not replace your own review of the current lease.
Look closely at total move-in cost (security deposit, fees, and any upfront charges listed) and make sure they align with what the building or management will require.
If you have pets or commute constraints, cross-check building policies on the building page and in the unit details before applying.

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