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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 145–162 of 1,330 pre-war buildings near the B train in Central Harlem.

273 West 150 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

273 West 150 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
303 West  139 Street
Good cause

303 West 139 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 West 136 Street
Rent-stabilized

251 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
40 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
249 West 138 Street

249 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 West 138 Street

238 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2544 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Good cause

2544 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 West 136 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 West 136 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
173 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
129 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

129 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
10 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
279 West 132 Street

279 West 132 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2653 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2653 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 West  137 Street

210 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 West 147 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 West 147 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
216 W 135 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

216 W 135 St

Central Harlem

No evictions
19 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
66 West 138 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

66 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

1 eviction
10 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
141 West 131 Street
Good cause

141 West 131 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2251 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2251 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

Central Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
259 West 137 Street

259 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2548 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2548 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

Central Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
2 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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