Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can find a large supply of pre-war buildings to consider, including buildings near the 2 train corridor. This makes it a practical area to search if you want older housing stock while keeping transit access in your plan. For Central Harlem, rated buildings average 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Search pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem, with 1,503+ buildings matching this scope. If you want older construction and easy access to the 2 line, this filter pair helps you narrow the map before you schedule any tours. Openigloo brings building-level signals together so you can compare quickly: rated buildings with an average score, open-data flags (where available), and renter-focused context through reviews and tenant Q&A. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm the details directly with the managing agent or landlord before you commit.
Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem
Showing 1–18 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.
269 West 132 Street
Central Harlem
555 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.940258,40.807051,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30 East 127 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943866,40.818489,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.946099,40.816666,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2540 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.940404,40.811212,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32 West 132 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.945037,40.815177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 West 134 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.942191,40.807466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 West 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.946521,40.809284,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.945076,40.817343,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
288 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944003,40.812301,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 West 131 Street
Central Harlem
210 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944882,40.814298,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2262 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.946048,40.816718,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2542 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.946227,40.819004,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
76 Edgecombe Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.941722,40.815555,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
139 West 136 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.942584,40.813726,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
114 West 134 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.940969,40.809373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 West 129 Street
Central Harlem
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem
- Narrow to pre-war buildings close to the 2 train corridor, then use building filters to find options with current availability.
- Before signing, confirm the exact address-to-station walk time, since the “near” area can vary by block and crossing.
- Ask how building systems were updated over time (heating, hot water, windows, elevators) since pre-war construction often means more variation building to building.
- Check lease terms and move-in costs for each building (security deposit, any broker/fee expectations, and utility setup), not just the advertised rent.
- Use the rated-building score as a starting point, then read the tenant Q&A for day-to-day concerns that match your priorities.