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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 145–162 of 350 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Harlem.

154 East 116 Street

154 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2284 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2284 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 East 119 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
209 East 118 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

209 East 118 Street

East Harlem

13 evictions
4 open violations
13 litigation cases
Bedbug history
2329 1 Avenue
Good cause

2329 1 Avenue

East Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

347 East 119 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
89 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2295 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2295 1 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 East 130 Street
Good cause

123 East 130 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
2401 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2401 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
345 East 118 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

345 East 118 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2270 2 Avenue
Good cause

2270 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2262 3 Avenue

2262 3 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 East 117 Street

138 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
406 East  120 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

406 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2347 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2347 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
42 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2409 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2409 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
37 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
135 East  117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

135 East 117 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
410 East 120 Street
Rent-stabilized

410 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

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.

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