What does “high-retention” mean on this buildings page?

It’s a tenant retention signal based on renter move/renewal patterns in the building, used to surface buildings where residents tend to stay longer. It’s not a guarantee of how any specific lease will go.

How does the SIM24-bus filter work for West Chelsea?

It focuses the map/search around buildings near the SIM24 bus route in West Chelsea. You should still confirm your exact walking route and typical travel time to your job or key destinations.

How many buildings match this page’s filters right now?

Openigloo shows 22+ buildings in West Chelsea that meet the high-retention + SIM24-bus pair as of 2026-07-07.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Confirm current lease terms (renewal and any rent-change expectations), ask about move-in timing, and verify day-to-day items mentioned in renter Q&A such as repairs turnaround and building communications.

Do the ratings on this page reflect the same buildings I’m comparing?

Ratings shown for the neighborhood are based on rated buildings in West Chelsea. Use them alongside the filter signals and renter Q&A to make sure the building fits your needs.

Can tenant retention hide specific problems in the building?

It can. Retention often reflects overall stability, but it doesn’t measure every issue. Read the Q&A carefully and ask targeted questions about maintenance, pests, noise, and common-area rules.

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 SIM24 bus in West Chelsea

West Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often optimize for practical commute access along key transit lines. On Openigloo, you can use building signals and renter Q&A to compare options by how they fit your daily route. For West Chelsea, rated buildings have 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 SIM24 bus in West Chelsea. Openigloo is showing 22+ buildings that match your multi-filter pair (high-retention + SIM24-bus). Use Openigloo to narrow by what renters actually experience: building ratings from rated buildings, structured signals from public sources, and renter-focused Q&A so you can confirm commute fit, lease terms, and day-to-day details before you commit.

Showing 19–22 of 22 buildings with high tenant retention near the SIM24 bus in West Chelsea.

Good cause

449 West 22 Street

3.4(2)

West Chelsea

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

441 West 22 Street

3.1(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

537 West 27 Street

4.0(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions

7 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

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the SIM24 bus in West Chelsea

Confirm the SIM24-bus convenience in your specific plan: check walking time from the building entrance during commute hours.
Use the high-retention signal as a starting point, then verify current lease terms (renewal language, rent change history, and move-in incentives) with the management office.
Check whether the building has current availability that fits your timeline; matching a filter does not guarantee a unit today.
Review Openigloo’s renter Q&A for recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, noise patterns, package handling) and ask follow-ups for anything unclear.
Even if retention looks strong, confirm the full monthly cost beyond the rent (fees, deposits, and any required payments) before signing.
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