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 721–738 of 747 pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village.
/-73.988442,40.727001,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
96 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.983857,40.729189,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
400 East 11 Street
East Village
/-73.986944,40.72655,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
336 East 6 Street
East Village
/-73.988686,40.729596,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 East 9 Street
East Village

214 East 11 Street
East Village
/-73.983689,40.730279,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
199 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.984205,40.731777,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
320 East 14 Street
East Village

146 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.985559,40.731038,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
196 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.991681,40.725704,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
327 Bowery
East Village
/-73.988854,40.724933,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
70 East 3 Street
East Village
/-73.988013,40.732599,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 East 13 Street
East Village
/-73.983144,40.731078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
227 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.984952,40.729568,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
330 East 11 Street
East Village
/-73.990523,40.727614,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
209 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.990932,40.7266,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
56 East 4 Street
East Village
/-73.987097,40.727756,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
57 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.985274,40.729703,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
322 East 11 Street
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).