What does “C-train + high-retention” mean on this page?

It’s a combined filter: buildings are selected for proximity to the C train corridor and for high tenant retention signals, which Openigloo uses to reflect steadier occupancy over time.

How many buildings match these filters in South Harlem?

Right now, 77+ buildings match the C-train + high-retention criteria in South Harlem on Openigloo.

Is high tenant retention the same as a guarantee that a unit will work for me?

No. Retention is a building-level signal, but your experience can still vary by unit, neighbors, and landlord practices. Use it to shortlist, then confirm the specifics directly with the building.

What should I verify before signing a lease even if retention is high?

Confirm the unit’s current condition, noise level, maintenance turnaround expectations, and any move-in requirements. Also review deposits/fees and the exact terms for renewals or early move-out.

Where does Openigloo’s information come from?

Openigloo aggregates renter-provided and building-level signals (including rated building info and tenant Q&A). Use it to ask better questions and to spot patterns, then verify terms with the building.

Do I need to worry about the C train area having different street-level conditions?

Yes. “Near the C train” helps with commute planning, but blocks can vary for traffic, noise, and pedestrian flow. Check the building’s exact location and walking route during the times you’d commute.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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 C train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a good place to start if you want to search buildings near key transit corridors while staying in a specific Manhattan neighborhood. This page focuses on buildings near the C train using Openigloo’s building-level filter. For South Harlem, rated buildings average 3.2/5 (across 87 rated buildings) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in South Harlem. You’re looking at 77+ buildings that match the C-train + high-retention filter pair. Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster by pairing neighborhood location with signals from tenant experience. Use the building-level view to read rated building info, see what people raise in Q&A, and cross-check open-data signals and leasing details before you commit.

Showing 73–77 of 77 buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in South Harlem.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

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 C train in South Harlem

Confirm “near the C train” on the map for your exact commute time, not just station name.
Use the high-tenant-retention signal as a starting point, then verify your unit details (layout, light, noise) and move-in timeline with the building.
Filter for availability on the building pages, since leasing inventory changes week to week.
Check the full cost beyond rent: deposits, fees, and any recurring charges tied to the lease terms.
Read the building’s Q&A and lease notes carefully for policies that affect daily life (entry rules, packages, maintenance response).

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