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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 775–792 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

2010 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2010 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

3 evictions
5 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
338 East 106 Street
Good cause

338 East 106 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
36 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2016 3 Avenue

2016 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
71 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
514 East 119 Street

514 East 119 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
30 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2313 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2313 2 Avenue

East Harlem

4 evictions
42 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
166 East 107 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

166 East 107 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2180 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

2180 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

2 evictions
115 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2036 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2036 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
15 open violations
20 litigation cases
No bedbug history
347 East 109 Street

347 East 109 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
99 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 East 103 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 East 103 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
25 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
158 East  116 Street

158 East 116 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 East  115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 East 115 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1698 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1698 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
307 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

307 East 104 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
345 East 109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

345 East 109 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
439 East 118 Street

439 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 East 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 East 119 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
171 East 111 Street

171 East 111 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
46 open violations
7 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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