What does “good cause” mean for these Long Island City buildings?

On Openigloo, “good cause” is a tenant-protection filter tied to restrictions on certain rent increases and non-renewals. Still, confirm the details for your specific unit and lease with the building before moving forward.

How is the “near the W train” part handled for this page?

This page is scoped to Long Island City and filtered for W-train access. Use Openigloo to compare building locations, then verify the exact station and walking time for your schedule.

Are there 44+ buildings available right now under these filters?

The live building scope on this page is 44+. Availability can change by unit, so open a few building pages and check the currently advertised units.

Does Openigloo tell me if a renewal will definitely be protected?

No single platform answer replaces a lease review. Use Openigloo’s signals and Q&A to draft your questions, then ask the building or management for how renewals are handled for your unit.

What should I ask during a tour or before signing for a good-cause building?

Ask about renewal timing, any conditions attached to renewals, how rent adjustments are applied, and what documentation the building requires at move-in.

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.

How can I use Openigloo reviews for decision-making without relying on them alone?

Use them to spot patterns (maintenance responsiveness, communication, recurring issues), then verify specifics with the building—especially anything that affects your move-in date, lease terms, and monthly cost beyond rent.

Good cause buildings near the W train in Long Island City

Long Island City is a Queens neighborhood where renters often look for quick subway access and buildings with clear management practices. On Openigloo, you can narrow to specific protections and commute corridors, then compare what different buildings show across their profiles. For Long Island City, rated buildings have an average rating of 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Good cause buildings near the W train in Long Island City: browse 44+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. This filter groups buildings where tenant protections limit certain rent increases and non-renewals, and the listings are focused around W-train access. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with rated building signals, review history, and renter Q&A. You can also cross-check practical details from building profiles so you know what to ask before scheduling a tour or signing a lease.

Showing 1–18 of 44 good cause buildings near the W train in Long Island City.

Good cause buildings near the W train in Long Island City

Good cause buildings near the W train in Long Island City

36-08 29 Street

40-4 Crescent Street

31-07 38 Avenue

36-16 38 Street

39-23 24 Street

28-18 38 Avenue

40-16 Crescent Street

39-25 24 Street

36-11 Steinway Street

36-16 30 Street

37-31 Crescent Street

41-26 Crescent St

36-28 31 Street

30-16 38 Ave

29-01 39 Avenue

37-33 28 Street

41-20 29 Street

36-23 30 Street

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