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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 127–144 of 1,141 pre-war buildings near transit in East Harlem.

515 1/2 East 118 Street

515 1/2 East 118 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 East 109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22 East 109 Street

East Harlem

2 evictions
35 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
322 East 109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

322 East 109 Street

East Harlem

7 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
1934 3 Avenue
Good cause

1934 3 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2415 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2415 2 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
339 East  108 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

339 East 108 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
14 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
435 East 102 Street
Good cause

435 East 102 Street

East Harlem

5 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1555 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1555 Lexington Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
21 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 East  120 Street

201 East 120 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
300 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

300 East 104 Street

East Harlem

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

325 East 109 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2285 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2285 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
337 East 116 Street

337 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 East 106 Street
Rent-stabilized

123 East 106 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 East 101 Street

116 East 101 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 East 116 Street

229 East 116 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2242 2 Avenue

2242 2 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1546 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1546 Madison Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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