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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 361–378 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

344 East 112 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

344 East 112 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
71 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2137 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2137 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
16 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
159 East 115 Street

159 East 115 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1685 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

1685 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
327 East  109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

327 East 109 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
73 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2236 3 Avenue
Good cause

2236 3 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
345 East 116 Street

345 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
223 East 116 Street

223 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2134 3 Avenue

2134 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
420 East 119 Street

420 East 119 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
279 Pleasant Avenue
Rent-stabilized

279 Pleasant Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
333 East 118 Street

333 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1998 3 Avenue
Good cause

1998 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 East 119 Street

East Harlem

6 evictions
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
340 Pleasant Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

340 Pleasant Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1212 5 Avenue

1212 5 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 East 104 Street

165 East 104 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 East 125 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

254 East 125 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
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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