Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Harlem
East Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where many renters focus on getting to work and school via nearby subway lines, while also balancing building age and day-to-day building conditions. In East Harlem, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 92 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Harlem—search across 350+ buildings that match this filter pair on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated-building signals, read what other renters flag in their Q&A, and open up details that can matter during scheduling and lease review. If you’re filtering for pre-war character and 5-train access, confirm the specifics with each building since amenities, fees, and policies vary unit to unit and change over time.
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Harlem
Showing 163–180 of 350 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Harlem.
/-73.936617,40.799177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
251 East 119 Street
East Harlem
/-73.937544,40.803363,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 East 124 Street
East Harlem
/-73.935764,40.799252,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2334 2 Avenue
East Harlem
/-73.941435,40.799269,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 East 117 Street
East Harlem
/-73.938058,40.799423,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 East 119 Street
East Harlem
/-73.933398,40.798286,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2334 1 Avenue
East Harlem
/-73.940091,40.797412,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2111 3 Avenue
East Harlem
/-73.934621,40.801792,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2405 2 Avenue
East Harlem
/-73.937049,40.800232,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
223 East 120 Street
East Harlem
/-73.934904,40.801769,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 East 123 Street
East Harlem
/-73.934383,40.798706,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
342 East 120 Street
East Harlem
/-73.938381,40.797504,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
237 East 116 Street
East Harlem
420 East 120 Street
East Harlem
/-73.937896,40.799264,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
212 East 119 Street
East Harlem
/-73.936501,40.79714,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
316 East 117 Street
East Harlem
/-73.935765,40.798888,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 East 119 Street
East Harlem
/-73.940022,40.797508,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2115 3 Avenue
East Harlem
/-73.936417,40.799979,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
241 East 120 Street
East Harlem
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 5 train in East Harlem
- Confirm transit fit: check which station entrance is closest and how your commute time changes during peak hours.
- Review pre-war basics before applying: verify heat/hot water approach, window condition, and any recent building system work mentioned in Q&A.
- Use rated-building information as a starting point, then read multiple renter Q&A threads for patterns (noise, maintenance responsiveness, common issues).
- Ask about the full move-in cost beyond the asking rent: broker/processing fees, security deposit expectations, and any standard utility or fee responsibilities.
- If you plan to move quickly, confirm current availability (not just the building profile) and ask when showings can be scheduled for your target move date.