What does “pre-war” mean on this East Village buildings page?

It refers to the building’s age category used by Openigloo’s filters. Use it to focus on older stock, then confirm building-specific conditions (systems, maintenance history, and renovations) with the management team.

How does Openigloo decide which buildings are “near the 5 train”?

Openigloo applies a proximity filter to the 5 train corridor so you can compare buildings in the same general commuter radius. Always double-check your walk time and station entrance for your route.

Are the 3.4/5 ratings shown here based on all buildings in the area?

No. The 3.4/5 is the average across 466 rated buildings. Use it as a screening signal, then read the underlying renter Q&A and ask follow-ups during tours.

What should I ask about in a pre-war East Village building before signing?

Ask about heat/hot water consistency, elevator reliability (if the building has one), pest-control practices, laundry setup, and any planned capital work that could affect your move-in or monthly costs.

Does being near the 5 train change commute tradeoffs like noise or street traffic?

It can. Even within the same proximity band, blocks differ. If noise matters to you, ask about unit exposure (street vs. courtyard), window type, and whether recent noise complaints exist in the building’s Q&A.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Village

The East Village area on Openigloo is represented by a live set of 399+ buildings for this page’s filter pair, letting you compare options specifically where pre-war stock overlaps with 5 train proximity. For quality signals, East Village has an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 466 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 5 train in the East Village. Openigloo shows 399+ buildings that match this filter pair, so you can compare nearby options in one place. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data signals and renter-focused Q&A. Use this page to shortlist buildings that fit your commute and building age, then confirm details directly with the super or management before signing a lease.

Showing 55–72 of 399 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Village.

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103 East 10 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Village

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in East Village

103 East 10 Street

9 St Marks Place

197 2 Avenue

321 East 12 Street

117 2 Avenue

123 East 12 Street

224 East 14 Street

206 East 13 Street

42 St Marks Place

228 East 11 Street

219 East 5 Street

127 East 10 Street

113 East 12 Street

334 E 11 St

98 3 Avenue

233 East 9 Street

38 Stuyvesant Street

343 East 9 Street

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