What does the “high-retention” filter mean for Washington Heights buildings?

It’s a renter-first signal that highlights buildings where tenants tend to stay. Use it to narrow your search, then validate with unit-specific questions and recent tenant notes.

How many Washington Heights buildings match this high-retention filter right now?

Openigloo shows 98+ buildings in Washington Heights under the high-retention filter as of 2026-07-07.

Does high tenant retention guarantee I’ll have the same experience?

No. Tenant retention is a helpful indicator, not a promise. Individual units and circumstances vary, so confirm details with the building and review the most recent renter feedback.

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

Ask about renewal expectations, maintenance response process, any recurring issues, noise/neighbor considerations for your specific line/floor, and what charges apply for utilities, parking, or building services.

What total costs should I verify beyond the asking rent?

Check the full monthly picture: deposits, any broker-related requirements, and utilities that may be billed separately. Those can change affordability even when rent looks reasonable.

How does Openigloo use reviews and renter Q&A on these buildings?

Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter notes and building research signals, but you should still request the unit’s current specifics and any written policies from management.

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.

Buildings with high tenant retention in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize day-to-day building experience and lease stability. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings with high tenant retention signals in the area. For Washington Heights, rated buildings average a 3.0/5 building rating across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers Buildings with high tenant retention in Washington Heights. You’re looking at 98+ buildings currently tagged by Openigloo’s high-retention signal, which is designed to help you focus on buildings where tenants tend to stay. Openigloo brings together building-level research and renter conversations, so you can compare options using practical reviews and open-data signals. Use the details and tenant Q&A to confirm what matters for your move-in timeline, costs, and day-to-day experience before you sign a lease.

Showing 91–98 of 98 buildings with high tenant retention in Washington Heights.

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

539 West 179 Street

Washington Heights

961 St Nicholas Avenue

Washington Heights

609 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

564 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

2360 Amsterdam Avenue

3.6(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

583 West 177 Street

Washington Heights

610 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

547 West 160 Street

Washington Heights

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention in Washington Heights

Start with the high-retention tag, then read recent renter notes to see what “staying” looks like in practice (maintenance responsiveness, communication, and quiet hours).
Confirm the current lease terms directly with the building: renewal process, typical move-in dates, and any conditions for access to amenities.
Verify the full monthly cost beyond rent (including broker/fee requirements, deposits, and utility responsibilities) so you can budget for the total move-in and ongoing spend.
If you’re moving with a pet, ask about written pet policies, any required documentation, and whether there are weight/count/breed limits before applying.
Use Openigloo to shortlist buildings, then request the unit’s specific details (floor plan, layout constraints, and current condition) rather than relying only on building-level signals.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

East Village

390 buildings

Upper West Side

265 buildings

Yorkville

236 buildings

Hell's Kitchen

199 buildings

Lenox Hill

182 buildings

All Upper West Side

169 buildings

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M4 bus in Washington Heights

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the M101 bus in Washington Heights

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the C train in Washington Heights

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Buildings without bedbugs in Washington Heights

896 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Washington Heights

792 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Washington Heights

510 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Washington Heights

474 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Washington Heights

388 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Washington Heights

99 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure in Washington Heights

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Buildings highly rated for trash management in Washington Heights

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Buildings highly rated for heat in Washington Heights

62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness in Washington Heights

58 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control in Washington Heights

55 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness in Washington Heights

51 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

3,591 buildings

Queens

2,199 buildings

Staten Island

1,312 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Washington Heights