Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Long Island City
Long Island City is where you’ll find a mix of residential buildings in Queens that are set up for commuters, including options oriented around the R train. Use this page to compare buildings with high tenant retention signals while staying focused on your transit needs. Across the eligible listings for this scope, Long Island City has an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
These buildings in Long Island City, Queens focus on a high-retention match plus a proximity signal to the R train. You’re looking at 23+ eligible buildings right now, so you can compare options with a renter-behavior lens, not just marketing photos. On Openigloo, you can filter, then open each building page to review ratings, see what other renters report, and use building-level details (when available) to ask better questions before you commit. That includes tenancy patterns and practical tenant Q&A threads that help you plan for cost and lease terms alongside the R-train location.
Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Long Island City
Showing 19–23 of 23 buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Long Island City.
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32-04 38 Avenue
Long Island City
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39-40 30 Street
Long Island City
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41-10 29 Street
Long Island City
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31-14 36 Avenue
Long Island City
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40-05 Crescent Street
Long Island City
What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the R train in Long Island City
- Filter goal: “high-retention” flags buildings where tenants stay longer, and “R-train” narrows the search to buildings near the R train—confirm your exact walking time to your station of choice.
- Check the lease mechanics before you apply: renewal terms, rent-adjustment timing, and any move-in conditions called out in the listing or building notes.
- Validate transit fit: R-train access can vary by entrance, street, and platform—verify the route you’ll actually use most often.
- Compare total move-in cost beyond the asking rent (deposit, any broker-related fees, and monthly utilities or metering details) before you decide.
- Use the building pages to cross-check renter feedback against what you need (sound levels, maintenance response, package process), since “high retention” is a signal, not a guarantee.