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 127–144 of 747 pre-war buildings near the R train in East Village.
/-73.985361,40.728047,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
139 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.984563,40.72749,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
97 St Marks Place
East Village
/-73.984794,40.729502,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
334 E 11 St
East Village
/-73.988205,40.732446,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
98 3 Avenue
East Village
/-73.987724,40.729572,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
233 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.990331,40.726006,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
25 East 3 Street
East Village
/-73.987804,40.729816,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38 Stuyvesant Street
East Village
/-73.98762,40.727198,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
313 East 6 Street
East Village
/-73.989582,40.726882,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
242 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.989047,40.727188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
93 2 Avenue
East Village
/-73.989725,40.723628,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
51 East 1 Street
East Village
/-73.985297,40.728528,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
343 East 9 Street
East Village
/-73.985867,40.728028,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
71 St Marks Place
East Village
/-73.986102,40.727009,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
113 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.98647,40.727109,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
80 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.989336,40.728675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23 East 7 Street
East Village
/-73.985193,40.728529,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 Rear 1 Avenue
East Village
/-73.987433,40.729847,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 Stuyvesant 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).