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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 937–954 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

168 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

168 East 104 Street

3.6(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
156 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 East 117 Street

3.1(2)

East Harlem

1 eviction
3 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
318 East 126 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

318 East 126 Street

1.9(2)

East Harlem

4 evictions
8 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 East 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

233 East 111 Street

3.7(2)

East Harlem

1 eviction
53 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
431 East 119 Street
Good cause

431 East 119 Street

2.7(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1625 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1625 Lexington Avenue

4.0(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170 East 106 Street
Good cause

170 East 106 Street

3.6(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
213 East 118 Street
Good cause

213 East 118 Street

2.6(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 East 110 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 East 110 Street

4.5(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 East 99 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 East 99 Street

4.6(2)

East Harlem

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

312 East 106 Street

2.7(2)

East Harlem

3 evictions
169 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2248 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2248 1 Avenue

3.2(2)

East Harlem

1 eviction
28 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1800 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1800 Lexington Avenue

1.6(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
321 East 115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

321 East 115 Street

2.3(2)

East Harlem

3 evictions
10 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
181 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

181 East 104 Street

4.0(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 East 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 East 116 Street

3.5(2)

East Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2037 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2037 1 Avenue

2.8(2)

East Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
433 East 114 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

433 East 114 Street

4.9(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
No 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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