What does “A-train + high-retention” mean on this West Chelsea buildings page?

It’s a combined filter: the building is mapped to the A train area signals, and Openigloo highlights tenant retention patterns based on observed staying behavior in the building’s data.

How many West Chelsea buildings match this filter right now?

Openigloo shows 24+ buildings in West Chelsea that match the A-train + high-retention criteria as of 2026-07-07.

Is high tenant retention the same as rent-stabilized housing or tenant protections?

No. This page is about retention patterns and A-train proximity signals, not a specific regulatory status. If you need a particular protection or lease condition, confirm it with the building and check the lease paperwork you’re offered.

Does “high tenant retention” guarantee the building will work for me?

Not necessarily. Tenant retention is a building-level signal, but individual units and your experience can differ. Use Openigloo’s Q&A themes and ask targeted questions about repairs, noise, and renewal expectations.

What should I ask during a tour or before applying?

Ask about repair timelines, how maintenance requests are handled, renewal and rent-adjustment norms, any upcoming building work, and what to expect during move-in (access scheduling, elevator rules, and documentation requirements).

How can Openigloo help me vet buildings beyond the filter?

Each building page brings together renter-focused signals like aggregated rating info and tenant Q&A topics, which you can use to compare multiple buildings before you spend time touring.

Which neighborhoods are trending 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 near the A train in West Chelsea

West Chelsea in Manhattan is a practical area to search if you want buildings close to the A train corridor. On Openigloo, this West Chelsea scope currently includes 24+ buildings that match your A-train + high-retention filter pair. For building quality context, West Chelsea has an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in West Chelsea. Openigloo shows 24+ buildings that match the A-train + high-retention filter pair so you can narrow by location and tenant staying power. Openigloo combines building pages with renter-focused info: current availability, verified building details, and aggregated signals from tenant Q&A and ratings to help you shortlist before you tour. Use the building records and on-page notes to compare what matters to you, then confirm specifics directly with the super or leasing office.

Showing 19–24 of 24 buildings with high tenant retention near the A train in West Chelsea.

Good cause

441 West 22 Street

3.1(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

165 9 Avenue

3.3(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

438 West 20 Street

2.9(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

420 West 19 Street

2.5(1)

West Chelsea

3 evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

447 West 22 Street

3.6(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

414 West 22 Street

4.6(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the A train in West Chelsea

Start with the 24+ matching buildings, then open each building page to review tenant retention signals alongside the most recent Q&A and rating summary.
Confirm the practical commute: ask how often service affects your exact route to the A train stop you’d use most.
High tenant retention can be a helpful signal, but it is not a guarantee of your future experience. Still ask about unit turnover timing, repair response, and lease renewal practices.
Before signing, review your full move-in costs (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any standard utility or building fees) and compare them across shortlisted buildings.
If a building has current availability, check the lease terms being offered now and ask what will change at renewal (rent adjustments, maintenance responsibilities, and any policy updates).

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