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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 1,765–1,772 of 1,772 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Central Harlem.

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
184 Bradhurst Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

184 Bradhurst Avenue

1.4(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
41 open violations
2 litigation cases
No 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 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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