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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 865–882 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

2451 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2451 8 Avenue

Central Harlem

3 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
141 West  127 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

141 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103 West 136 Street
Good cause

103 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2146 5 Avenue

2146 5 Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 West  130 Street

123 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
278 West 127 Street

278 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 West 127 Street

25 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
25 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 West 135 Street
Good cause

123 West 135 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
11 1/2 East 129 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

11 1/2 East 129 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 136 Street

135 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
164 West 130 Street

164 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
307 West 138 Street

307 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 West 132 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
36 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
121 West  132 Street
Good cause

121 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2355 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2355 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

2 evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 East  129 Street

14 East 129 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 West 144 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 West 144 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
5 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.

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