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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 469–486 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

408 East 119 Street

408 East 119 Street

East Harlem

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

418 East 116 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
86 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2026 3 Avenue

2026 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1696 Lexington Avenue

1696 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 East 105 Street
Good cause

160 East 105 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 East 108 Street
Good cause

184 East 108 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2018 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2018 3 Avenue

East Harlem

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 East 106 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 East 106 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
22 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
422 E 120 St
Good cause

422 E 120 St

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1553 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1553 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 East 112 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 East 112 Street

East Harlem

4 evictions
167 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
448 East 118 Street

448 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 East 116 Street

154 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2284 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2284 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
311 East 104 Street

311 East 104 Street

East Harlem

3 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2028 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2028 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
451 East 114 Street

451 East 114 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2131 2 Avenue

2131 2 Avenue

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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