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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 1,423–1,440 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

42 West 126 Street
Good cause

42 West 126 Street

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

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

246 West 137 Street

1.5(1)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
162 West 128 Street

162 West 128 Street

5.0(1)

Central Harlem

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

537 Lenox Avenue

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 West 137 Street

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
74 West 127 Street

74 West 127 Street

1.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
63 East 125 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

63 East 125 Street

4.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
149 West 142 Street

149 West 142 Street

4.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2247 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2247 7 Avenue

1.8(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
41 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
243 West 135 Street
Good cause

243 West 135 Street

3.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
56 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
104 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

104 West 137 Street

3.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
300 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
111 West 126 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 West 126 Street

3.9(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 West 139 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

247 West 139 Street

1.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
255 West  137 Street

255 West 137 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 West 138 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 West 138 Street

1.3(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
68 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2361 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2361 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

3.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
55 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
226 West  140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

226 West 140 Street

2.1(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
21 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
208 West 141 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 West 141 Street

1.0(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
13 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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