What does the “BM5 bus” part of this filter mean?

It narrows the building set to ones near the BM5 bus corridor in Old Howard Beach, so your search stays tied to that commute option.

What does “high tenant retention” mean in this context?

It highlights buildings where tenants tend to stay longer, based on Openigloo’s retention signal used for this filter pair. It can help you prioritize stability, but you should still confirm how the building runs today.

How many buildings match in Old Howard Beach right now?

There are 22+ buildings in Old Howard Beach that match the BM5 bus + high-retention scope as of 2026-07-07.

Does high tenant retention mean every unit will be a smooth experience?

No. Retention reflects patterns across the building, but individual units, roommates/household mix, and landlord-tenant interactions can still vary. Use Openigloo Q&A and ask direct questions before you apply.

What should I ask the building about before applying or signing?

Ask about maintenance response times, current lease/renewal practices, how repairs are tracked, and any recent policy or fee changes. If you have access needs or transportation constraints, mention them upfront.

How do I use tenant Q&A effectively for this filter pair?

Look for repeated themes that affect daily life (repairs, noise, utilities, package delivery). Pay attention to timeframes mentioned in answers so you can judge whether feedback is current.

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; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Old Howard Beach

Old Howard Beach is a focused section of Queens where renters commonly evaluate nearby transit options while weighing building-level stability. This page is limited to buildings that match the BM5 bus + high-retention pairing, with 22+ buildings currently showing up in the Openigloo scope. In this snapshot, the neighborhood is primarily characterized through its live building count for the selected filters: 22+ buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Old Howard Beach, Queens, with 22+ buildings that match the scope right now. Use the BM5 bus + high-retention pair to focus on places where tenants are more likely to stay, while keeping commutes in mind. Openigloo brings the signals together with renter-first context. You can review building-level details, check what residents say, and use tenant Q&A to confirm practical items that retention alone cannot capture, like maintenance responsiveness and actual bus access at your times.

Showing 1–18 of 22 buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Old Howard Beach.

157-30 96 Street

Old Howard Beach

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Old Howard Beach

Buildings with high tenant retention near the BM5 bus in Old Howard Beach

157-30 96 Street

157-21 98 Street

155-43 Killarney Street

155-42 Huron Street

155-47 101 Street

155-46 Huron Street

155-41 Bridgeton Street

155-25 Cohancy Street

155-23 Lahn Street

155-14 Bridgeton Street

155-07 Killarney Street

157-06 98 Street

94-19 157 Avenue

94-08 157 Avenue

155-55 Cross Bay Boulevard

155-50 Huron Street

157-07 97 Street

157-23 96 Street

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