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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 451–468 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

2168 2 Avenue

2168 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
30 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2060 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2060 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
14 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 East 100 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 East 100 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
300 East 119 Street
Good cause

300 East 119 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
500 East  117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

500 East 117 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
161 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 East 116 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 East 117 Street
Good cause

181 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
344 East  105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

344 East 105 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
310 East 100 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

310 East 100 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1876 3 Avenue

1876 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 East 116 Street

347 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
510 East 119 Street
Good cause

510 East 119 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1647 Park Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1647 Park Avenue

East Harlem

3 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 East  116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
453 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

453 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2294 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2294 2 Avenue

East Harlem

2 evictions
33 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
318 East 104 Street

318 East 104 Street

East Harlem

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

515 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 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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