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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 505–522 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

137 West 142 Street

137 West 142 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 West 136 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

174 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
51 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
237 West 136 Street

237 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
19 East 127 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 East 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2481 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2481 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
134 West 133 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

134 West 133 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 West 131 Street

154 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 West 129 Street
Rent-stabilized

9 West 129 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 Edgecombe Avenue

60 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
272 West 127 Street
Rent-stabilized

272 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
271 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

271 West 140 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 West  139 Street
Rent-stabilized

219 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
254 West 135 Street

254 West 135 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
44 Edgecombe Avenue

44 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 West 132 Street

239 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
245 West 135 Street
Good cause

245 West 135 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
166 West 130 Street

166 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 141 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 141 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
38 open violations
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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