What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo?

It’s a tenant-retention signal used to surface buildings where residents tend to stay longer. You should still review the current unit’s lease terms, policies, and any recent building changes.

How does the “near the Z train” filter work?

It focuses the results to Manhattan buildings along the Z-train corridor, so your daily commute is more likely to stay predictable. Always confirm the closest entrance and your typical walk path.

Are the 442+ buildings on this page all currently showing available apartments?

Not necessarily. This page is scoped by retention and Z-train proximity. Check each building page for current availability and current rent/lease terms.

What should I confirm before applying, even if retention looks high?

Confirm the unit’s lease details (renewal terms, notice windows, and move-in requirements), maintenance process, and any included services. Also ask about the full monthly cost: deposit and any recurring fees beyond the listed asking rent.

Do reviews and tenant Q&A reflect the building’s current management and conditions?

They can help you spot patterns, but conditions can change. Use the building page to review recent notes where available, then contact the building/agent to validate what’s true today.

How current is the retention signal?

Openigloo’s signals update over time. Treat retention as a useful indicator, not a guarantee about your specific lease experience, and verify terms directly with the property.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan scope?

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.

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

165 Broome Street

4.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

121 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

13 Monroe Street

2.0(1)

Two Bridges

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

153 Stanton Street

4.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

52 Kenmare Street

Nolita

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the Z train in Manhattan

Expect a short list of buildings where recent tenants are staying longer than typical, plus Z-train proximity.
Use the building page to compare open-data signals and resident feedback patterns, then cross-check details like rent, move-in timing, and inclusions.
Confirm lease terms directly: renewal language, notice requirements, and how maintenance requests are handled.
Ask about fees and costs beyond monthly rent (application, deposit, broker, and any recurring charges for amenities).
If you’re commuting via the Z train, verify your exact walk time and access from the building’s closest entrance(s), since blocks can change routes.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

Lower East Side

131 buildings

East Village

92 buildings

Nolita

46 buildings

Chinatown

37 buildings

Financial District

35 buildings

Two Bridges

31 buildings

Little Italy

26 buildings

More filters for buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in Manhattan

Buildings with low open violation rates near the Z train in Manhattan

957 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases near the Z train in Manhattan

455 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the Z train in Manhattan

284 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management near the Z train in Manhattan

280 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the Z train in Manhattan

273 buildings

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the Z train in Manhattan

261 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control near the Z train in Manhattan

259 buildings

Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the Z train in Manhattan

247 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat near the Z train in Manhattan

241 buildings

Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the Z train in Manhattan

177 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the Z train in Manhattan

163 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the Z train in Manhattan

154 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Manhattan

25,786 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Manhattan

23,066 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Manhattan

19,650 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Manhattan

19,118 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Manhattan

9,644 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Manhattan

3,853 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in other NYC boroughs

Brooklyn

607 buildings

Queens

29 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention near the Z train in Manhattan