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 613–630 of 747 pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village.

203 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.990392,40.727935,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
206 East 6 Street
East Village
/-73.990391,40.727205,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
218 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.986527,40.72868,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
318 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.983202,40.730005,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
198 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.986139,40.728926,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
319 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.98499,40.726466,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
104 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.983684,40.729113,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
402 East 11 Street
East Village
/-73.987124,40.725572,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
73 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.99047,40.727238,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.989745,40.732359,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 4 Avenue
East Village
/-73.985005,40.727679,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
85 St Marks Place
East Village
/-73.985393,40.726608,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
94 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.984481,40.730647,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
329 East 12 Street
East Village
/-73.985519,40.728649,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
337 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.989359,40.725735,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
60 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.985603,40.726325,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
407 East 6 Street
East Village
/-73.987213,40.729735,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
157 2 Avenue
East Village
What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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).