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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 1,495–1,503 of 1,503 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Central Harlem.

116 West 131 Street

116 West 131 Street

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Good cause

2490 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

4.5(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
93 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
143 West 143 Street
Good cause

143 West 143 Street

2.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
136 West 136 Street
Good cause

136 West 136 Street

1.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
140 West 130 Street
Good cause

140 West 130 Street

3.5(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
371 Lenox Avenue

371 Lenox Avenue

4.5(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2032 5 Avenue

2032 5 Avenue

5.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
241 West 139 Street
Rent-stabilized

241 West 139 Street

3.1(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
261 W 139 St

261 W 139 St

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No 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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