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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 559–576 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

316 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

316 East 117 Street

East Harlem

5 evictions
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 East 115 Street

235 East 115 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 East 111 Street

220 East 111 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
501 East  116 Street
Rent-stabilized

501 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2012 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2012 3 Avenue

East Harlem

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

307 East 119 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
44 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
211 East 110 Street

211 East 110 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2252 2 Avenue

2252 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2115 3 Avenue
Good cause

2115 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
352 East 116 Street

352 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
306 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized

306 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
392 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
241 East 120 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

241 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
447 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

447 East 116 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
17 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
321 East 116 Street

321 East 116 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2165 1 Avenue
Good cause

2165 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
27 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2327 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2327 1 Avenue

East Harlem

2 evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1700 Lexington Avenue

1700 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
29 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
420 East  105 Street
Good cause

420 East 105 Street

East Harlem

6 evictions
No 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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