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Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters look for older, pre-war buildings with transit access. On Openigloo, this page focuses on 3-train proximity and pre-war construction, filtered to 1,772+ buildings. For building quality signals in Central Harlem, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem. This page covers 1,772+ buildings and uses a multi-filter scope that narrows results to pre-war construction plus the 3 train corridor. Openigloo helps you short-list faster by pairing building-level signals with renter-first info. Use ratings and review context, then verify details that matter for move-in—current availability, fees, and building policies—before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem

Showing 1,279–1,296 of 1,772 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem.

149 West 136 Street

149 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 West 128 Street
Good cause

111 West 128 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
438 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized

438 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
432 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

432 Lenox Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 West 137 Street

203 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 West 137 Street

234 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

88 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 West 128 Street

48 West 128 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2800 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2800 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 West  143 Street
Good cause

138 West 143 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
36 Edgecombe Avenue

36 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 West 140 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
66 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
75 West 131 Street

75 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 Bradhurst Avenue

31 Bradhurst Avenue

Central Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 West 149 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

228 West 149 Street

Central Harlem

6 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
307 West 146 Street
Good cause

307 West 146 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 West 139 Street

254 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
321 West 137 Street

321 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem

  • Confirm the commute: check the exact station walk time from the building, not just “near the 3 train.”
  • Review pre-war specifics that can affect daily life: radiators vs. HVAC, window/insulation condition, elevator reliability, and any recent upgrades mentioned in reviews.
  • Match your terms early: look at lease start dates, move-in requirements, and whether the building requires income/credit documentation beyond standard rental screening.
  • Ask about costs beyond rent: deposits, broker fees (if any), and any recurring building fees that can change your full monthly cost.
  • Use the rating as a starting point, then read recent comments for what’s changed—maintenance response time, noise, and package/delivery handling.

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