What does “high-retention” mean on Openigloo for Forest Hills buildings?

It’s a tenant-behavior signal used to surface buildings that tend to keep tenants longer. Use it as a starting point, then confirm current conditions directly with the building and the specific apartment for rent.

How does the “near the R train” part work for this page?

It’s a location filter tied to access to the R train corridor. Because “near” can feel different block-to-block, verify the walking route and how long it takes with your usual schedule.

Are the 28+ buildings the only options in Forest Hills?

No. This count is the number of buildings that match this specific filter pair (high-retention + R train access) in Forest Hills, as of the snapshot date.

What should I confirm before applying to an apartment for rent in a high-retention building?

Confirm the lease terms and start date, the rent and what’s included (especially utilities), deposit requirements, application/document steps, and whether there are any move-in fees beyond the listing’s headline rent.

Do high tenant retention buildings mean fewer problems overall?

Not automatically. Higher retention can correlate with steadier living conditions, but you should still check building policies, ask about maintenance response times, and review recent Q&A and building details on Openigloo.

Is this page specific to any one building type or rent level?

No. The scope here is defined by tenant-retention patterns and R-train access. Building types and price ranges can vary, so you’ll want to filter further for your preferences after you review the results.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Jamaica with 2,503+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a Queens neighborhood where renters often balance building quality with commute convenience to Midtown and other parts of the city. This page narrows to buildings in Forest Hills that match your selected tenant-retention and R-train access filters. On Openigloo, Forest Hills currently includes rated buildings with an average rating of 3.4/5 across 25 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Forest Hills, Queens. Use it to compare 28+ options that show steadier occupancy patterns, then match buildings to your commute and move-in timing. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with renter-first Q&A and review history, so you can sanity-check what you see in person. You can also rely on open-data indicators surfaced on each building page to spot patterns before you apply or sign.

Showing 19–28 of 28 buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Forest Hills.

67-15 Austin Street

4.5(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

11020 71 Rd

4.0(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

65-35 Yellowstone Boulevard

4.5(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

68-35 Burns Street

4.6(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

111-09 66 Avenue

Forest Hills

67-13 Austin Street

4.5(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

63-08 Grand Central Parkway

Forest Hills

67-76 Booth Street

Forest Hills

72-36 112 Street

2.5(1)

Forest Hills

1 eviction

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Good cause

110-25 72 Drive

3.8(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the R train in Forest Hills

Filter focus: prioritize “high-retention” buildings and confirm what “near the R train” means for your exact route and walking time.
Check the unit’s current availability and confirm the lease start date, rent, and included utilities for the specific apartments for rent you’re considering.
If you’re commuting via the R train, verify station access from the building and test the route at your typical departure time.
Compare building policies that affect move-in smoothness (application steps, required documents, and how deposits are handled).
Before signing, ask for a clear breakdown of the full monthly cost (rent plus required fees/deposit and any utilities) and what changes at renewal.

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the R train in Forest Hills

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Buildings highly rated for heat near the R train in Forest Hills

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Buildings without bedbugs in Forest Hills

683 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Forest Hills

673 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Forest Hills

572 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Forest Hills

559 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Forest Hills

271 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Forest Hills

33 buildings

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