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 469–486 of 1,220 pre-war buildings near the L train in East Village.
/-73.988919,40.729732,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
206 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.982293,40.724536,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
538 East 6 Street
East Village
/-73.982838,40.727465,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
445 E 9 St
East Village
/-73.985709,40.726587,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
108 1 Avenue
East Village
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94 3 Avenue
East Village
/-73.985313,40.726595,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
96 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.984989,40.72689,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
97 1/2 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.986431,40.72782,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
64 St Marks Place
East Village
/-73.983578,40.729494,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
186 1 Avenue
East Village
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516 East 13 Street
East Village
77 St Marks Place
East Village

215 East 4 Street
East Village
540 E 5 St
East Village
611 East 11 Street
East Village

117 East 7 Street
East Village
92 2 Avenue
East Village
346 E 13 St
East Village
107 St Marks Place
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.