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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 415–432 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

139 West 131 Street

139 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
160 West 128 Street

160 West 128 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 West 131 Street

108 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

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

160 West 142 Street

Central Harlem

3 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 West 131 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

36 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
280 West 127 Street

280 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
475 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

475 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2085 5 Avenue
Good cause

2085 5 Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 West 132 Street

102 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
25 East 131 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 East 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2364 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

2364 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
488 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

488 St Nicholas Avenue

Central Harlem

7 evictions
117 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
72 West 127 Street

72 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 West 135 Street
Good cause

256 West 135 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2116 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2116 5 Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
57 West 127 Street
Good cause

57 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
305 West  139 Street

305 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
94 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
342 Lenox Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

342 Lenox Ave

Central Harlem

2 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
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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