Openigloo home

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 253–270 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

2445 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2445 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

2 evictions
43 open violations
14 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2306 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2306 7 Avenue

Central Harlem

7 evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
156 West 144 Street
Good cause

156 West 144 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
2532 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2532 8 Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West 136 Street

225 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
320 West 137 Street

320 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West 139 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West  137 Street
Good cause

304 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
100 West 137 Street
Good cause

100 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 West 131 Street

243 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 Lenox Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

347 Lenox Ave

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 West 134 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

231 West 134 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 West 139 Street
Good cause

235 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West 139 Street

304 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2092 Madison Avenue

2092 Madison Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 West  142 Street
Good cause

100 West 142 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
43 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

103 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 West 130 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history

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.

Nearby neighborhoods in Manhattan

More filters for pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem

Other building filters

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in other NYC boroughs

FAQ