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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 307–324 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

316 East 104 Street

316 East 104 Street

East Harlem

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

205 East 115 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 East 110 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

213 East 110 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
426 East 118 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

426 East 118 Street

East Harlem

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

347 Pleasant Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
344 East 106 Street
Rent-stabilized

344 East 106 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2272 2 Avenue
Good cause

2272 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
19 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
169 East  117 Street
Good cause

169 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
256 East 112 Street
Good cause

256 East 112 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2270 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2270 1 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 East 116 Street

231 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
50 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
166 East 108 Street

166 East 108 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1991 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1991 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
5 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
185 East 117 Street
Good cause

185 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
446 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

446 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
340 East 120 Street

340 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
179 East 117 Street

179 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
33 open violations
2 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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