What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo?

It refers to a tenant-stay signal used by Openigloo to prioritize buildings where residents tend to remain longer. It’s an indicator of stability, not a promise about any specific unit or your future lease.

How does the “near the W train” filter work?

It focuses the building set on locations along the W train corridor in Manhattan. You should still confirm the actual commute time from the specific address and building entrance.

Is high tenant retention the same as rent stabilization or tenant protections like “good cause”?

Not necessarily. This page filters by retention signals and W-train proximity. If you need specific regulatory or tenant-protection status, verify it for each building/unit directly.

What should I confirm before signing a lease in a high-retention building?

Confirm the lease start/end dates, renewal and notice terms, utility responsibilities, and any move-in fees or documentation requirements. Ask how maintenance requests are handled and what the current policy is for repairs.

Can the data miss changes at a building?

Yes. Tenant-retention signals are based on historical patterns and may lag real-world changes. Use Openigloo as a starting point, then validate with the building directly (especially if management recently changed).

Which neighborhoods in Manhattan are trending on Openigloo 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.

How can I use building Q&A and reviews effectively?

Look for recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, noise, package/process issues, building access). Then ask follow-up questions based on what you learned, and verify the answers with the current leasing office before paying any fees.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Manhattan

This page helps you find Manhattan buildings with high tenant retention near the W train. You’re starting from 1,091+ buildings, filtered for strong tenant stay signals plus buildings along the W train corridor. Openigloo brings building-level data and renter-first context together. Use ratings and tenant-focused signals, then confirm details in building Q&A and by checking what’s currently advertised. For the “high-retention” filter, look for consistency across multiple data points, not just one score.

Showing 1,081–1,091 of 1,091 buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

192 Avenue Of The Americas

Soho

57 East 7 Street

4.8(1)

East Village

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

322 East 11 Street

2.3(1)

East Village

No evictions

52 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

121 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

448 West 48 Street

Hell's Kitchen

221 E 59 St

1.6(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

201 East 17 Street

5.0(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

211 East 17 Street

2.8(1)

Gramercy Park

4 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

306 East 5 Street

3.7(2)

East Village

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

52 Kenmare Street

Nolita

107 East 63 Street

4.0(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the W train in Manhattan

Use the W-train filter to focus your search on commutes, then narrow further based on what you can verify in person (noise, elevator reliability, entry security).
High tenant retention is a stay-signal, not a lease guarantee. Still confirm the latest lease terms, renewal practices, and any documented issues with the management team.
Before applying, ask about full move-in costs (application fees, deposits, broker/transfer fees where applicable) and how utilities are handled.
Check rent-stability details that may affect your timeline (for example, renewal rules and any notice requirements) and make sure they match what you were told.
Review what’s posted for current availability and compare advertised terms to your walk-through notes to avoid surprises.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the W train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

East Village

193 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

150 buildings

Greenwich Village

76 buildings

Lenox Hill

63 buildings

Kips Bay

55 buildings

Gramercy Park

55 buildings

Nolita

46 buildings

Other neighborhoods

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