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

It’s a tenant-protection category intended to flag buildings where certain rent increase patterns and non-renewal scenarios may be more limited. Still, your lease terms and the building’s specific process matter, so confirm details directly with management.

How is this page filtered for “near the R train” in Long Island City?

Openigloo uses the R-train proximity filter alongside the neighborhood scope. Before choosing, check the building’s exact address/cross streets and compare to the station entrance and route you’ll use.

Do I still need to confirm availability and full monthly cost?

Yes. A building’s presence on the page doesn’t guarantee your exact unit is open. Also, the full monthly cost can include deposits, move-in fees, and utilities (not just the asking rent), so verify what’s included before applying.

Are these “good cause” buildings tied to affordable housing programs?

No. This page is not income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or a housing-lottery / affordable-housing program. “Good cause” is about tenant-protection rules, not eligibility programs.

How reliable are building signals like ratings and recorded information?

Ratings reflect rated buildings in Openigloo’s dataset and the context renters provide, but details can change. Use them to compare buildings, then confirm current policies and unit-specific terms with the building.

What should I ask the super/property manager if I’m considering a lease?

Ask about renewal process, how rent changes are handled, notice timelines for renewals/non-renewals, utilities and fee schedules, deposit terms, and any documentation or guarantor requirements.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are there?

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 R train in Long Island City

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood where you’ll find many rental buildings within reach of the subway system, including options relevant to R-train searches. On Openigloo, this scope currently includes 50+ eligible good-cause buildings near the R train. Rated buildings in Long Island City average a 3.9/5 building rating across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good-cause buildings near the R train in Long Island City, Queens, with 50+ buildings to browse on Openigloo. This page pairs a tenant-protection filter (“good cause”) with an R train location filter so you can focus your search on buildings where renewals and rent-change rules may be more constrained. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings by surfacing what renters care about: rated building signals, building pages, and tenant Q&A-style context from the community. Use the records and notes you see here as starting points, then confirm details directly with the building or management before you sign.

Showing 19–36 of 50 good cause buildings near the R train in Long Island City.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Long Island City

Good cause buildings near the R train in Long Island City

29-01 39 Avenue

37-33 28 Street

41-20 29 Street

41-09 12 Street

36-23 30 Street

37-27 Crescent Street

41-05 12 Street

39-44 24 Street

36-12 38 Street

36-54 35 Street

28-17 38 Avenue

29-28 41 Avenue

4134 Crescent St

36-6 30 St

41-18 29 Street

37-35 Crescent Street

41-24 29 Street

33-01 38 Avenue

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