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Pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem

East Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can find a mix of older building stock and transit access, which matters if you’re trying to reduce commute time while keeping an eye on building era. This page focuses on buildings that match the pre-war + near-transit scope. East Harlem’s rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 92 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem, Manhattan, with 1,141+ buildings currently matching this two-filter scope. If you’re weighing commute time against building age, this view helps you narrow fast without guessing. Openigloo brings building-level signals together with tenant-first insights, so you can compare what matters before you tour. Use verified building pages, ratings from rated buildings, and tenant Q&A to confirm practical details like layout, maintenance, and how easy it is to live near transit.

Pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem

Showing 199–216 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

428 East 120 Street

428 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 East 109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

174 East 109 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 East 115 Street

221 East 115 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1783 Lexington Ave

1783 Lexington Ave

East Harlem

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2002 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2002 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
176 East 100 Street
Good cause

176 East 100 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 East 117 Street
Good cause

111 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1860 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1860 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2026 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2026 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
106 East 101 Street

106 East 101 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 East 102 Street
Good cause

160 East 102 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
412 East 116 Street
Good cause

412 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
312 East 120 Street

312 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2006 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2006 2 Avenue

East Harlem

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

125 East 118 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
119 East 130 Street
Good cause

119 East 130 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1976 2 Ave
Good cause

1976 2 Ave

East Harlem

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
524 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

524 East 119 Street

East Harlem

5 evictions
11 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem

  • Expect building stock that fits “pre-war,” plus locations close to subway or rail stops (confirm the exact walk time for your day-to-day routes).
  • Use “near transit” as a planning tool, not a guarantee: check whether the building is on a quiet side street and how noise/foot traffic affects your unit.
  • Before signing, confirm the full monthly cost beyond rent: application/admin fees, deposits, utilities responsibility, and any parking or amenity charges.
  • Review lease terms for commute-sensitive planning: moving dates, renewal terms, and whether you’ll face restrictions that affect your schedule.
  • Check building basics in the listing page (floor plan, heating type, elevator availability, laundry setup) since pre-war buildings can vary widely unit by unit.

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