What does “high tenant retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a building-level signal based on tenant turnover patterns. Openigloo surfaces buildings where renters tend to stay, then pairs that signal with nearby-transit options so you can focus your search.

What counts as “near transit” for this page?

The filter is applied at the building level using proximity to transit. You should still confirm the exact nearest stop and walking time for the address you plan to rent.

Are these building signals guarantees about service or commute quality?

No. Retention and transit proximity are indicators, not guarantees. Use reviews and building Q&A to confirm details like maintenance response, common-area conditions, and whether daily travel matches your routine.

How should I use this page before applying?

Shortlist a few buildings, then verify: lease start dates, renewal terms, utility responsibilities, and move-in costs. If you have a commute deadline, confirm the unit’s door-to-platform route with the specific address.

What should I ask the super/management about maintenance and turnover?

Ask how issues are logged and fixed, typical timelines for repairs, and how tenant complaints are handled. Also ask if retention is influenced by unit types, building management practices, or recent policy changes.

Will filters like this reduce my risk of a bad lease?

They can help you narrow the search, but risk doesn’t go to zero. Always read the lease, clarify fees and inclusions, and confirm any rules that could affect your plans (guests, laundry access, package handling).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Washington Heights

Washington Heights in Manhattan has 98+ buildings on this Openigloo page that match high tenant retention and near-transit criteria. For overall building quality signals, Washington Heights has an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Right now, Openigloo shows 98+ eligible buildings in this filter pair. Use Openigloo to compare options with building-level signals and renter-first context. See what rated buildings are scoring and use reviews and Q&A to sanity-check commute convenience, responsiveness, and the practical day-to-day issues that drive people to stay.

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

Confirm the commute claim: check the exact subway stop(s) and walking time from the specific address you’re considering.
Look for retention indicators in the building’s renter discussion: ask about maintenance turnaround, noise, and whether management changes mid-lease.
Verify lease terms before touring: renewal approach, rent-increase expectations, and whether the unit’s layout limits your use (storage, laundry, roommates).
Budget beyond the monthly rent: ask what’s included (heat, hot water, utilities) and the total move-in cost (deposit, any fees) for the unit you want.
If you need a quick move, filter further by “with available apartments” after you shortlist buildings so you’re not competing for the same few units.

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 low open violation rates near transit in Washington Heights

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Buildings with low rent increases near transit in Washington Heights

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Buildings highly rated for water pressure near transit in Washington Heights

71 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near transit in Washington Heights

62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near transit in Washington Heights

62 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near transit in Washington Heights

58 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near transit in Washington Heights

55 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near transit in Washington Heights

51 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Washington Heights

46 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near transit in Washington Heights

21 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near transit in Washington Heights

16 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Washington Heights

11 buildings

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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 with high tenant retention near transit in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

3,591 buildings

Queens

2,196 buildings

Staten Island

1,310 buildings

Bronx

1,040 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near transit in Washington Heights