Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many residential buildings were constructed earlier, so it’s a common match for “pre-war” searches. This page focuses on buildings near the M2 bus route, helping you filter by both neighborhood and commute access. On Openigloo, Central Harlem has 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 M2 bus in Central Harlem. Openigloo currently shows 1,577+ buildings in this filter set, so you can narrow by location and building vintage before you tour. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated building signals, tenant Q&A, and review context. Use the page to shortlist buildings fast, then verify details like lease terms, building rules, and any bus-access considerations directly with management.
Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Central Harlem
Showing 1–18 of 1,577 pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Central Harlem.

269 West 132 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.942045,40.824058,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 Bradhurst Avenue
Central Harlem

555 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.939369,40.823913,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
220 West 148 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943866,40.818489,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.946099,40.816666,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2540 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.940404,40.811212,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32 West 132 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.945037,40.815177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 West 134 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.942191,40.807466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 West 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.946521,40.809284,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 126 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.943687,40.822744,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39 Bradhurst Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.945076,40.817343,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
288 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944003,40.812301,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 West 131 Street
Central Harlem

210 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.944882,40.814298,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2262 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.946048,40.816718,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2542 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.937805,40.829032,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2921 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.944305,40.822233,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
190 Edgecombe Avenue
Central Harlem
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the M2 bus in Central Harlem
- Confirm the “pre-war” build date on the listing or with the building—ownership records and renovations can vary even within older structures.
- Check the walk-time to M2 bus stops at the specific corner you’d use daily; “near” can still mean different routes and blocks.
- Review rent-related terms up front: security deposit amount, broker fee expectations, and whether utilities are included or billed separately.
- Use the rated building signal as a starting point, then read recent tenant comments for maintenance patterns, noise, and responsiveness.
- If you’re moving with a pet or have accessibility needs, don’t assume from the filter—confirm building-specific policies, fees, and documentation requirements before signing.