Pre-war buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute convenience with building-era considerations. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the M3 bus, with 1,279+ matching buildings currently showing in Openigloo. In 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 M3 bus in Central Harlem. This page covers 1,279+ eligible buildings so you can focus on the blocks and commute options that fit your day-to-day. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with rated buildings data, building signals from open sources, and renter-first context from Q&A. You can cross-check what you see in person against what other renters have flagged, then ask the building the questions that matter before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
Showing 1–18 of 1,279 pre-war buildings near the M3 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
/-73.945037,40.815177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 West 134 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
/-73.946227,40.819004,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
76 Edgecombe Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.941722,40.815555,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
139 West 136 Street
Central Harlem
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the M3 bus in Central Harlem
- Confirm the commute details: the building’s exact cross streets and how long it takes you to reach key stops along the M3 route.
- Treat “pre-war” as a starting point, not a condition check: ask about building systems, elevator reliability, and any recent work in writing.
- Use the rated buildings score (3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings) as a directional signal, then review the themes behind ratings rather than relying on the number alone.
- Before applying, verify current rent, lease terms, and move-in costs (including any broker fees, deposits, and required documentation) with the landlord or management office.
- If the building is older, ask specifically about insulation, heat/water coverage, and pest prevention practices; policies can vary by building and management.