What does “3-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It’s a combined scope for Manhattan buildings that are located near stops served by the 3 train and that were built before 1947 (pre-war).

How many buildings are included right now?

There are 7,630+ pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

Does “pre-war” tell me how well a building is maintained?

Not by itself. It describes when the building was built. Use Openigloo building pages and rated building feedback to look for maintenance patterns, then confirm current conditions directly with the building.

What should I confirm before applying for apartments for rent in pre-war buildings?

Confirm elevator status and usage hours, laundry access, any recent upgrades, noise considerations (street and line-of-sight), and move-in logistics (timelines, deposits, and required documents).

Are there any fees or costs I might miss if I only look at asking rent?

Yes. Beyond rent, ask about broker fee (if applicable), deposit amounts, and which utilities or building charges are included versus billed separately.

Is the location “near the 3 train” an exact street address match?

No. It’s an eligibility scope around the 3 line. Check each building’s station access and verify your real walking/transfer time based on the exact route you’ll use.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan

This page covers 7,630+ pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan. The filters are paired: “3-train” (location along the 3 line) and “pre-war” (built before 1947), so you can focus on building stock and commute proximity at the same time. Openigloo helps you narrow by viewing building-level info, Openigloo review scores from rated buildings, and practical signals gathered from public records and building pages. When you’re comparing apartments for rent, use the building view to confirm policies directly (lease terms, move-in steps, and fees) before you apply.

Showing 7,471–7,488 of 7,630 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan.

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144 West 17 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan

Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan

144 West 17 Street

3 West 122 Street

92 Grove Street

222 West 140 Street

200 8 Avenue

21 East 126 Street

211 West 117 Street

307 West 114 Street

166 West 121 Street

423 West 147 Street

45 West 68 Street

55 West 11 Street

61 West 70 Street

500 9 Avenue

304 West 104 Street

158 West 94 Street

116 West 78 Street

279 West 12 Street

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