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Pre-war buildings near the B train in Central Harlem

Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where you’ll find a mix of older building stock, including pre-war construction, alongside everyday transit access. On Openigloo, this scope is specifically focused on buildings near the B train. For Central Harlem, rated buildings average 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the B train in Central Harlem. This Openigloo page covers 1,330+ buildings filtered to B train access plus pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with rated data, read what tenants say, and review open-data signals that can affect day-to-day living. You can also ask practical questions before you commit, so you know what to expect from the building and the street-level commute.

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Central Harlem

Showing 1,189–1,206 of 1,330 pre-war buildings near the B train in Central Harlem.

164 West 133 Street

164 West 133 Street

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 West 138 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

105 West 138 Street

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
40 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 West 136 Street

235 West 136 Street

2.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
25 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 140 Street

2.9(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
43 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
284 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized

284 West 137 Street

4.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
273 West 140 Street

273 West 140 Street

3.8(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 West 147 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

285 West 147 Street

2.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
420 St Nicholas Avenue
Good cause

420 St Nicholas Avenue

4.0(1)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
3 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
100 Edgecombe Avenue
Good cause

100 Edgecombe Avenue

5.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
259 West 144 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

259 West 144 Street

2.0(1)

Central Harlem

10 evictions
24 open violations
8 litigation cases
Bedbug history
213 West 136 Street

213 West 136 Street

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
269 West 134 Street
Good cause

269 West 134 Street

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
226 West 137 Street

226 West 137 Street

4.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2524 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2524 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

1.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
312 West 138 Street
Good cause

312 West 138 Street

2.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 West 127 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 127 Street

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
78 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
438 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

438 St Nicholas Avenue

2.0(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2238 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2238 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the B train in Central Harlem

  • Confirm the commute on your exact route: “near the B train” can still mean a different walk time depending on the station entrance you use.
  • Check the building’s age expectations: older construction can mean smaller closets, older systems, and more variation in maintenance.
  • Use the rated buildings score (3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings) as a starting point, then compare how recent tenant experiences describe repairs and common areas.
  • Before signing, verify what’s included in the lease and which move-in costs apply (security deposit, broker fee if any, and any required paperwork).
  • Ask about building-specific details tied to older buildings: hot water reliability, elevator status where applicable, laundry access, and whether any renovations are planned or underway.

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