What does “good cause” mean on Openigloo?

“Good cause” is a tenant protection category that focuses on buildings where specific rules can limit certain rent increases and non-renewals. The page is meant to help you narrow options, but you should still read your lease carefully and ask the building how the rules apply to your unit.

How is this page narrowed to “near the BXM2 bus”?

The BXM2 portion is a proximity filter tied to the bus corridor. Use the building details to confirm the real-world walking route, crossing points, and typical stop access when you plan your commute.

Are there 202+ buildings that match both filters right now?

Yes. This page lists 202+ buildings that match the BX M2 proximity plus the good cause category as of the latest snapshot date.

Does “good cause” guarantee any specific rent amount or renewal outcome?

No. It’s a filter for the building’s tenant-protection category, not a guarantee of a particular rent level or renewal decision. Always confirm what your lease says for renewals, rent changes, and any required notices.

What should I ask before signing if a building is under the good cause category?

Ask how the building applies renewal and rent-increase rules in practice, what notice timelines look like, and whether there are any unit-specific constraints. It’s also worth confirming the move-in process, timelines, and documentation requirements.

How should I use ratings and tenant Q&A on Openigloo for these buildings?

Use them to compare patterns across buildings, like maintenance response and day-to-day management. Then verify details directly with the leasing office for the specific unit and lease term you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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.

Good cause buildings near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for straightforward access to bus routes and practical, building-by-building lease terms. On Openigloo, you can filter down to buildings matching the good cause category near the BXM2 bus. For South Harlem, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good cause buildings near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem. This page covers 202+ buildings currently matching the BX M2 bus proximity plus the good cause tenant-protection category. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with building-level signals and renter feedback. Use rated-building details, Openigloo reviews, and tenant Q&A to spot differences in management practices and lease terms before you tour or apply.

Showing 19–36 of 202 good cause buildings near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem.

Good cause buildings near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

Good cause buildings near the BXM2 bus in South Harlem

87 West 119 Street

118 West 121 Street

104 West 122 Street

1488 5 Avenue

42 West 119 Street

146 West 121 Street

1772 Madison Avenue

28 West 120 Street

30 MT Morris Park West

22 East 125 Street

9 East 124 Street

14 East 125 Street

131 West 122 Street

280 Lenox Avenue

166 West 120 Street

77 West 118 Street

12 East 116 Street

156 West 122 Street

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