What does the “good cause” filter mean on this buildings page?

It’s a tenant-protection category based on New York regulations tied to renewal protections and limits on certain rent increases and non-renewals. You still need to confirm how it applies to the specific apartment and lease you’re considering.

How does the M-train part of the filter affect building selection?

It’s a location filter to surface buildings near the M train within Long Island City, Queens. Still, distances and walking routes can vary by station entrance, so confirm the commute for your planned times.

Are these “good cause” buildings limited to a certain rent type or income level?

No. This page is about regulatory tenant protections, not income-restricted or subsidized housing, and it is not a housing-lottery program.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. The “good cause” filter is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not Section 8, and it is not a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

What should I ask the building before applying?

Ask how renewals are handled, what rent-increase process applies to your lease, and what documentation or timing is required. Also ask for the unit’s total monthly cost details, not just the asking rent.

Does “near the M train” mean the building is on the line?

Not necessarily. It means the building is surfaced based on proximity to the M-train area. Always verify the nearest station entrance and route so your commute matches what you expect.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the M train in Long Island City

Long Island City in Queens has 82+ eligible good-cause buildings near the M train on Openigloo. You can use the building-level rating signal to compare options, since these listings include rated buildings averaging 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good-cause buildings near the M train in Long Island City, Queens. This page covers 82+ buildings that match the multi-filter pair (good-cause tenant protections + M train proximity). Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building-level signals with renter-first context. Use the “rated buildings” summaries, open-data indicators, and tenant Q&A so you can confirm what matters for your move before you apply or sign a lease.

Showing 1–18 of 82 good cause buildings near the M train in Long Island City.

Good cause buildings near the M train in Long Island City

Good cause buildings near the M train in Long Island City

36-08 29 Street

40-06 Vernon Boulevard

40-08 12 Street

40-4 Crescent Street

31-07 38 Avenue

36-16 38 Street

40-01 Vernon Boulevard

40-07 12 Street

41-12 12 Street

41-13 12 Street

8-04 36 Avenue

40-13 10 Street

40-12 12 Street

40-02 10 Street

39-23 24 Street

37-11 9 Street

40-14 12 Street

40-04 10 Street

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