What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It means the building is classified as built before 1947. Still confirm unit-specific details (heat source, window condition, renovations) with the building or managing agent.

How does “5-train” work here?

The filter focuses on buildings located along/near the 5 train corridor in Central Harlem. Walking distance can vary, so use the address on each building card to sanity-check the commute.

What does the 426+ building count include?

It’s the number of eligible buildings in this scope as of the snapshot date. Eligibility is based on matching the page filters (pre-war + 5-train area).

How does Openigloo help me compare buildings in Central Harlem?

You’ll see rated-building information (from 99 rated buildings in this neighborhood) plus renter-focused signals and tenant Q&A. Use these to guide questions, not to replace a direct conversation with the building.

What should I ask before applying for a pre-war building?

Ask about heating, hot water reliability, maintenance response times, and any building rules that affect daily life (laundry access, package procedures, and any unit entry requirements for repairs).

Is the neighborhood rating a guarantee about a specific apartment?

No. The average rating (3.1/5) reflects rated buildings, not your specific unit. Conditions can differ by floor, renovation status, and how issues are handled in the current lease term.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan with pre-war character and everyday transit access along the 5 train corridor. On Openigloo, this page helps you target buildings that match both proximity to the 5 train and pre-war status. For building quality signals, Central Harlem 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 5 train in Central Harlem—426+ eligible buildings in this scope. Use this page to narrow by building age (pre-war) and location convenience (5-train corridor). Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building scores, open-data signals, and renter-focused details. Review tenant feedback, check what’s posted for availability, and use the tenant Q&A to ask about repairs, building rules, and move-in costs before you commit.

Showing 199–216 of 426 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem.

34 West 130 Street

Central Harlem

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Central Harlem

34 West 130 Street

19 West 127 Street

31 West 128 Street

2048 Madison Avenue

67 West 127 Street

55 West 126 Street

57 East 126 Street

27 West 129 Street

23 East 129 Street

45 West 126 Street

2108 5 Avenue

33 West 138 Street

51 West 126 Street

6 West 132 Street

32 West 131 Street

2094 5 Avenue

14 West 128 Street

40 West 130 Street

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