What does “good cause” mean on this page?

“Good cause” is a tenant protection category that applies to qualifying situations related to certain rent increases and non-renewals. It’s a building-level filter, but you should still confirm the specific protections and timeline for the unit and lease you’re considering.

How is this page scoped to “near the B train”?

The scope combines the South Harlem neighborhood with a B-train-focused commute filter. Use the building’s specific address to check your walk time and any transfer or late-night routes you rely on.

Does “good cause” guarantee renewal or prevent rent increases?

No. It indicates a category of protections, but renewal and rent terms still depend on the lease, unit circumstances, and building/legal details. Treat it as a starting point for questions, not a guarantee.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Verify lease dates, renewal language, any eligibility constraints, and how the protections apply in writing for that unit. Also confirm screening criteria, the move-in timeline, and the full cost breakdown (fees, deposits, and utilities) beyond the advertised rent.

Where does Openigloo information come from?

Openigloo uses building signals and renter-contributed context (like tenant Q&A) to help you compare buildings. Because policies and unit facts can change, you should confirm key details directly with the building or management.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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.

How do I use tenant Q&A safely?

Look for patterns (maintenance response, management follow-through, noise, package handling) and then ask the building the same questions for the exact unit. Past experiences are helpful, but current conditions can differ.

Good cause buildings near the B train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters commonly look at building-level policies, transit access, and lease terms. This page focuses on good-cause buildings near the B train, using Openigloo building signals to help you narrow down faster. In South Harlem, 3.2/5 is the average building rating across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good-cause buildings near the B train in South Harlem. Openigloo’s explorer covers 629+ buildings in this area, filtered by the B-train commute direction and the good-cause tenant protection category. Good-cause rules can limit certain rent increases and non-renewals, but details vary by building and lease. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter Q&A, building signals from open data, and review context so you can verify how the rules show up for the specific unit you want.

Showing 19–36 of 629 good cause buildings near the B train in South Harlem.

Good cause buildings near the B train in South Harlem

Good cause buildings near the B train in South Harlem

141 West 116 Street

2107 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

119 West 111 Street

520 Manhattan Avenue

2266 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

264 West 117 Street

196 Lenox Avenue

267 West 113 Street

1818 7 Avenue

34 Morningside Avenue

270 Lenox Avenue

301 West 113 Street

114 West 114 Street

491 Manhattan Avenue

59 West 119 Street

500 Manhattan Avenue

103 West 120 Street

269 West 118 Street

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