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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 73–90 of 103 pre-war buildings near the L train in Flatiron.

220 Park Avenue South
Good cause

220 Park Avenue South

2.3(3)

Flatiron

1 eviction
71 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
19 East 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

19 East 21 Street

2.6(3)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
11 East 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

11 East 17 Street

4.5(3)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 East 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31 East 21 Street

3.7(3)

Flatiron

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 West 16 Street
Good cause

53 West 16 Street

2.8(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 West   19 Street

16 West 19 Street

5.0(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
97 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

97 5 Avenue

3.7(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
52 West   21 Street

52 West 21 Street

4.1(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized

35 West 19 Street

2.2(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 East 18 Street

10 East 18 Street

3.3(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 West   19 Street

21 West 19 Street

2.8(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 East 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 East 16 Street

3.5(1)

Flatiron

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 West   16 Street
Good cause

27 West 16 Street

4.2(1)

Flatiron

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
37 West   16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 16 Street

4.1(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
43 East 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

43 East 20 Street

4.8(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
861 Broadway

861 Broadway

5.0(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 East 21 Street
Good cause

21 East 21 Street

3.5(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
680 Avenue Of The Americas
Good cause

680 Avenue Of The Americas

3.6(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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.

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