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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 811–828 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

253 West 139 Street

253 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7 West 126 Street
Good cause

7 West 126 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
174 West  137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

174 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

3 evictions
73 open violations
7 litigation cases
Bedbug history
224 West 138 Street

224 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 West 140 Street

Central Harlem

5 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2041 5 Avenue
Good cause

2041 5 Avenue

Central Harlem

4 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 West 134 Street
Good cause

235 West 134 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
218 West 136 Street

218 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 West  132 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
327 Lenox Avenue

327 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2360 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2360 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71 West 128 Street

71 West 128 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 West 131 Street

119 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

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

2 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
315 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized

315 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 141 Street
Good cause

150 West 141 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
523 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

523 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

2 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9 E 131 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 E 131 St

Central Harlem

1 eviction
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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