Pre-war buildings near 3 Av-138 St station in NYC

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. Use the building page to confirm any renovations or system upgrades that matter for your unit (heat, windows, plumbing, elevator, and common areas).

The scope is centered on the 3 Av-138 St stop. You should still open each building page and check the exact address/route time you’d experience in real life before committing to an application.

This page focuses on the building filter scope (3 Av-138 St + pre-war). For apartment availability, open individual building pages and confirm what’s advertised right now and whether the unit types match your needs.

Confirm the heating/hot-water setup, utility responsibility, any laundry and maintenance policies, and what’s included in the monthly total. Also ask about renewal expectations and whether any building rules could affect your lifestyle (pets, smoking, visitors, storage).

They can help spot patterns, but they’re not a substitute for a current conversation with the landlord/manager. Conditions can change, so use reviews and then confirm key items (repairs, noise, pest history, and utility billing) directly.

Pre-war buildings can vary a lot in upkeep and updates. Pay attention to building-system questions (plumbing, heating, ventilation, windows) and ask how issues are handled when they come up, especially if you’re moving at a specific time.

Start with the building pages, scan the review themes and Q&A, then shortlist only the buildings that match your must-haves (unit type, amenities, laundry, lease terms). Finally, verify the details that drive monthly cost and move-in timing with management.