Pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village
The East Village is a Manhattan neighborhood where many residential buildings were built before modern zoning and building codes became standard. On Openigloo, you can filter by pre-war construction and compare buildings near the L train based on what renters report and what the building provides. East Village rated buildings average 3.4/5 (across 466 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village, Manhattan. Openigloo has 1,220+ eligible buildings in this filter combination, so you can compare options by building-level signals rather than guesswork. Use Openigloo to narrow down pre-war buildings and check what matters for move-in: ratings from rated buildings, community Q&A themes, and building details shown alongside reviews. Open-data and tenant-reported context help you ask sharper questions before you schedule a tour.
Pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village
Showing 1–18 of 1,220 pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village.
/-73.984428,40.726248,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
118 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.986109,40.731277,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
193 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.987348,40.732274,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
204 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.983078,40.731108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.984988,40.728444,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 1 Avenue
East Village

47 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.978493,40.726053,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
380 East 10 Street
East Village

47 St Marks Place
East Village
/-73.987137,40.731724,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
215 East 12 Street
East Village
/-73.986996,40.732118,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.983978,40.726429,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
127 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.985392,40.727059,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
120 1/2 1 Ave
East Village
/-73.977408,40.725682,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 Avenue C
East Village
/-73.989828,40.728882,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
11 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.97909,40.728788,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
544 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.986338,40.726751,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
103 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.983347,40.724592,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
519 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.98696,40.731684,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
219 East 12 Street
East Village
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war and near the L train for your daily commute (walking time and transfer options vary by block).
- Check lease terms and building policies (renewal, household rules, and move-in requirements) before you commit.
- Look at who reports what in the building’s Q&A and reviews: noise, heat/hot water reliability, pests, and responsiveness are commonly discussed topics.
- If you’re filtering by train proximity, verify the actual route you’ll use at your preferred time, not just the station on the map.
- Plan for full move-in costs beyond rent: deposits, broker fees (if applicable), and any required paperwork or one-time charges. Ask the building or manager to confirm amounts in writing.