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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 739–756 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

423 East 118 Street

423 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 East  118 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 East 118 Street

East Harlem

4 evictions
16 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1924 3 Avenue
Good cause

1924 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 East 116 Street

210 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
45 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 East 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 East 105 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2009 Lexington Avenue

2009 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2170 2 Avenue

2170 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1737 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1737 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2353 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2353 2 Avenue

East Harlem

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

314 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1713 Lexington Avenue

1713 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
216 East 117 Street

216 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2288 1 Avenue
Good cause

2288 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2147 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2147 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 East 102 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

119 East 102 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
71 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109 East 100 Street

109 East 100 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2371 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2371 2 Avenue

East Harlem

7 evictions
87 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 East 102 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 East 102 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
22 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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