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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 919–936 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

135 West 132 Street
Good cause

135 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
7 West 129 Street

7 West 129 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 West 126 Street

115 West 126 Street

Central Harlem

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

4 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
34 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1987 Madison Avenue
Good cause

1987 Madison Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
309 West  137 Street
Good cause

309 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 West 136 Street
Good cause

239 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
69 West 130 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

69 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
55 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
369 Lenox Avenue

369 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 West 137 Street

236 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2476 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Good cause

2476 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 West 136 Street

236 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2479 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2479 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
393 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

393 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

1 eviction
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
143 West  129 Street

143 West 129 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 West  127 Street

21 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
74 West  131 Street

74 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
121 West 133 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 West 133 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
69 open violations
1 litigation case
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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