Pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron
Flatiron is a Manhattan neighborhood where you’ll find a dense mix of older and newer residential buildings, with many renters prioritizing access to transit corridors. This page targets pre-war buildings near the L train, currently represented by 103+ buildings on Openigloo. For this scope, rated buildings average 3.9/5 (across 26 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Search pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron, with 103+ buildings currently matched in Openigloo. This page focuses on building characteristics, not a specific unit, so you can compare options by condition signals and what tenants report. On Openigloo, you can review building-level feedback, check open-data signals, and use tenant Q&A to sanity-check what a listing doesn’t always cover. Use this as a shortlist, then confirm details directly with the super or leasing office before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron
Showing 1–18 of 103 pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron.

270 Park Avenue South
Flatiron
/-73.992238,40.739229,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
8 West 19 Street
Flatiron
/-73.988494,40.739172,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38 East 21 Street
Flatiron
/-73.993167,40.740067,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37 West 19 Street
Flatiron
/-73.991282,40.737725,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9 East 17 Street
Flatiron
/-73.991567,40.739392,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 5 Avenue
Flatiron
/-73.991236,40.737268,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
20 East 17 Street
Flatiron
/-73.992505,40.7409,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36 West 21 Street
Flatiron
/-73.990934,40.736845,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
33 Union Square West
Flatiron
/-73.99455,40.738338,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 16 Street
Flatiron
/-73.989031,40.739097,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
27 East 20 Street
Flatiron
/-73.988803,40.738537,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34 East 20 Street
Flatiron
/-73.990186,40.738757,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
889 Broadway
Flatiron
/-73.988244,40.740656,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
18 East 23 Street
Flatiron
/-73.9939,40.740647,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
650 Avenue Of The Americas
Flatiron
/-73.988858,40.738252,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39 East 19 Street
Flatiron
/-73.988305,40.740711,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
16 East 23 Street
Flatiron
/-73.994401,40.738608,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 West 17 Street
Flatiron
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron
- Narrow by pre-war details: ask about dated systems (heat, hot water, wiring/plumbing) and how renovations were handled if the building has updates.
- Because this is near the L train, confirm noise realities (street level vs. interior units), elevator reliability, and whether any construction impacts your block.
- Use reviews and tenant Q&A to cross-check building management responsiveness, maintenance turnaround, and any recurring issues before applying.
- If you’re sensitive to move-in logistics, verify upfront costs like broker fee, deposit, and any application/admin fees listed by the building.
- Confirm what “available” means for your timing: ask about current unit size/finish status and the lease start date options. Pricing and availability can change quickly.