Good cause buildings near Nelson Mandela High School in NYC

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection filter category. It’s designed to highlight buildings where certain rent increases and non-renewal decisions are more constrained than in unprotected arrangements. You should still verify the unit’s specific lease language and renewal process with the building.

Openigloo shows 446+ buildings matched for this filter pair, as of 2026-07-07. Counts can change as buildings update listings and eligibility signals.

No. The filter helps you focus on buildings with stronger protections, but the final terms depend on the lease, unit history, and building-specific procedures. Always ask how renewal decisions are handled for your specific unit and tenancy.

Ask how renewals are handled in practice, what notices are required, what documentation they expect, and whether they can provide the renewal/lease addendum details in writing. Also confirm the current advertised terms for the exact apartment you’re considering.

Yes. Even when you’re focused on good-cause protections, you’ll still want to budget for the full move-in picture: typical items can include broker fees (if applicable), application/processing fees, a security deposit, and any utilities you pay separately.

Openigloo compiles building-level information and renter feedback, plus tenant Q&A on building pages. Use that to shortlist, then confirm the lease-specific details and renewal procedures directly with management.

Treat the building filter as a starting point. Ask the management office to confirm the unit’s applicable protections and renewal/rent-increase handling for your specific tenancy before paying any deposits or moving forward.