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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 613–630 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

122 East 107 Street

122 East 107 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 East 104 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
215 East 121 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 East 121 Street

East Harlem

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

244 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
153 East 117 Street

153 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 East 115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 East 115 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
20 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2241 1 Avenue

2241 1 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1327 Park Avenue

1327 Park Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217 East 118 Street
Rent-stabilized

217 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
513 1/2 East 118 Street

513 1/2 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2272 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2272 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2310 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2310 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
96 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
438 East  120 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

438 East 120 Street

East Harlem

5 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1649 Park Avenue

1649 Park Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
424 East 118 Street

424 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
413 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

413 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
46 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 East 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 East 105 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1997 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

1997 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
44 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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