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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 271–288 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

206 West 139 Street

206 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
531 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

531 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

1 eviction
252 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
118 West  139 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

118 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
307 West 137 Street

307 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
286 West 127 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

286 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
16 West 128 Street

16 West 128 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
75 West 126 Street
Rent-stabilized

75 West 126 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
20 East 126 Street

20 East 126 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 East 130 Street

30 East 130 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
38 West 127 Street

38 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
37 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 West  132 Street
Rent-stabilized

8 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5 East 131 Street
Good cause

5 East 131 Street

Central Harlem

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

134 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 West  142 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

102 West 142 Street

Central Harlem

3 evictions
55 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
319 West 137 Street

319 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
452 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

452 St Nicholas Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
84 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
140 West 129 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 129 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
46 West 127 Street

46 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
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.

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