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 7,561–7,578 of 7,630 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan.

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145 West 14 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan

Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Manhattan

145 West 14 Street

255 West End Avenue

16 Maiden Lane

148 West 76 Street

210 West 150 Street

141 West 16 Street

12 West 107 Street

116 West 131 Street

2126 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

328 West 47 Street

321 West 42 Street

225 West 25 Street

2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

309 West 114 Street

170 West 78 Street

253 West 76 Street

143 West 143 Street

31 Bank Street

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