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 181–198 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.
/-73.944022,40.81817,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944242,40.817835,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
238 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943196,40.808699,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 West 127 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.946005,40.816782,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2544 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.942348,40.815819,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
163 West 136 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.941332,40.81623,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
129 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.941812,40.809747,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 129 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.94729,40.814496,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
279 West 132 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938867,40.810146,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3 East 131 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943743,40.820806,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2653 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.940643,40.806803,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
25 East 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937861,40.808503,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
54 East 130 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943692,40.81677,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.939169,40.806184,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
53 East 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944492,40.8154,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 W 135 St
Central Harlem
/-73.937966,40.815169,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.93899,40.815604,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
66 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944165,40.812365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 West 131 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.