Pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village
In the East Village, you’ll find many pre-war buildings that can be a fit if you’re prioritizing an older building stock while staying close to the R-train corridor. This page focuses on buildings in that neighborhood scope with 747+ eligible options. For building quality signals, East Village has 3.4/5 avg_building_rating across 466 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the R train in the East Village. This page covers 747+ eligible buildings, using Openigloo filters to narrow by building age (pre-war) and the R-train commute area. Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster with rated-building scores (from 466 rated buildings), plus open-data signals and renter-first questions. You can also check what others ask about in tenant Q&A, then confirm details directly with the building before you sign a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village
Showing 271–288 of 747 pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village.
/-73.988189,40.732314,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
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
77 St Marks Place
East Village
92 2 Avenue
East Village
346 E 13 St
East Village
107 St Marks Place
East Village
332 East 6 Street
East Village
120 East 10 Street
East Village
166 2 Avenue
East Village
345 East 12 Street
East Village
235 East 13 Street
East Village
245 East 13 Street
East Village
188 2 Avenue
East Village
84 E 4 St
East Village
156 2 Avenue
East Village
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village
- Confirm the commute you actually want: “near the R train” is about location overlap, so verify your walking time and transfer plan at the address level.
- Use the pre-war tag to anticipate building variability: ask about elevator reliability, heating system type, and any recent façade/roof work.
- Check which apartments are currently available on Openigloo, since availability can change week to week even within the same building.
- Before applying, budget for the FULL move-in cost (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and utilities), not just the monthly rent shown online.
- If a building has ratings, use them as a starting point: prioritize the Q&A threads that match your concerns (noise, maintenance response, package handling).