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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 433–450 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

2407 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2407 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
54 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105 East 100 Street

105 East 100 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 East 102 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

116 East 102 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
65 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2234 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2234 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
27 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1870 3 Avenue

1870 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1694 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

1694 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
245 East 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 East 111 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

240 East 119 Street

East Harlem

3 evictions
351 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
167 East 115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

167 East 115 Street

East Harlem

3 evictions
2 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2023 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2023 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
32 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
444 E 118 St
Good cause

444 E 118 St

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1749 Lexington Avenue

1749 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 East 123 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

133 East 123 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
43 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
102 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

102 East 117 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
334 East 106 Street

334 East 106 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2283 1 Avenue

2283 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
329 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized

329 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2308 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2308 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
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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