What does “good cause” mean on this Washington Heights buildings page?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection category that focuses on limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals. Always confirm how the building handles renewals for your specific lease in writing.

What does “near the M5 bus” mean here?

It’s a location filter so the building search area is centered on the M5 bus route. Check the nearest stop and your actual walking time to make sure it fits your commute and comfort level.

How many buildings match these filters in Washington Heights?

Openigloo shows 716+ buildings that meet the good-cause + M5-bus criteria in Washington Heights right now.

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

You can review tenant feedback and read building-related questions and answers to spot patterns (maintenance responsiveness, noise, package logistics). Then verify any key claims directly with the building before applying.

Are the good-cause protections guaranteed to apply the same way to every apartment in the building?

The filter indicates buildings that match the category, but lease specifics and unit details can still vary. Ask the building to confirm how renewal and rent-increase rules would apply to your exact lease.

What should I ask the super or leasing office before committing?

Ask for: renewal expectations and any documents involved, the unit’s lease start/end dates, move-in costs (deposit/broker fee if applicable), and utility details. For commute fit, ask about street noise and how quickly you can reach the M5 stops on foot.

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 M5 bus in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is in Manhattan and this page focuses on buildings near the M5 bus route. If you’re using Openigloo to compare buildings, filter by good-cause eligibility and then double-check unit-level details with the leasing office. For Washington Heights, rated buildings average 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good-cause buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights using Openigloo, with 716+ eligible buildings right now. This filter is focused on tenant protections tied to renewal and limits on certain rent increases. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building reviews, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A. You can read what matters for daily living, then verify the details that can vary by unit and lease before you apply.

Showing 397–414 of 716 good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights.

Good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights

Good cause buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights

550 W 157 St

251 Ft Washington Avenue

90 Fort Washington Ave

522 W 157 St

128 Ft Washington Avenue

530 West 157 Street

939 St Nicholas Avenue

521 West 156 Street

665 West 160 Street

624 West 176 Street

605 West 156 Street

473 West 158 Street

1224 St Nicholas Avenue

134 Haven Avenue

300 Ft Washington Avenue

708 West 171 Street

910 Riverside Drive

845 Riverside Drive

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