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 19–36 of 1,220 pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village.
/-73.982966,40.728365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
271 East 10 Street
East Village
/-73.98701,40.726329,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
341 Rear East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.978162,40.728939,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 Avenue B
East Village
/-73.978923,40.728529,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
208 Avenue B
East Village
/-73.978662,40.728921,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 Avenue B
East Village
/-73.989904,40.730488,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
107 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.985307,40.728095,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.986618,40.727564,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
69 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.984986,40.728586,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.988965,40.732065,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
126 East 12 Street
East Village
/-73.989652,40.727251,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.986135,40.730094,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.979307,40.727267,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 Avenue B
East Village
/-73.987812,40.730418,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 East 10 Street
East Village
/-73.980051,40.729565,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
513 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.986449,40.729747,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 2 Ave
East Village
/-73.978631,40.729387,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
540 East 14 Street
East Village
/-73.986759,40.726138,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
87 1 Avenue
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.