What does “pre-war + 1 train” mean on this page?

It limits buildings to those marked as pre-war and located near the 1 train corridor, all within the Hamilton Heights scope.

How reliable are building ratings for comparing these options?

Use the rating signal as a starting point. This page’s score is based on rated buildings only (3.1/5 across 137 rated buildings), so check how recent and consistent the tenant Q&A is for the issues you care about.

Do “near the 1 train” filters guarantee an exact walking commute?

No. “Near” depends on the page’s area matching, so confirm the route you’d actually take and the nearest station entrance from the specific building address.

What should I focus on when touring pre-war buildings?

Check the practical basics: radiator/heat performance, hot-water reliability, ventilation, window condition, and signs of pest history or water intrusion. Pre-war construction can vary a lot building to building.

Is there any building-level risk signal I should look for beyond the filters?

Yes. Filters narrow the pool, but the fastest way to reduce surprises is to read tenant Q&A and notes tied to the building, then ask the superintendent or leasing office direct questions.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now, and how many buildings are showing in each?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights

Q: How many buildings are eligible right now?

Openigloo shows 1,120+ pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights based on the latest snapshot.

Hamilton Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood on the north side, where renters often look for transit access along the 1 train corridor and for a mix of older building stock. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings that match the 1-train filter within Hamilton Heights. In Hamilton Heights, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 137 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights. This Openigloo building page covers 1,120+ eligible buildings, filtered to match both “pre-war” and “1-train” so you can narrow your search faster. Use Openigloo to compare buildings side-by-side using rated-building signals and renter context. Review counts and ratings help you spot patterns, and tenant Q&A plus building notes can flag maintenance, noise, or leasing details before you schedule viewings.

Showing 991–1,008 of 1,120 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights.

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531 West 135 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights

Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Hamilton Heights

531 West 135 Street

516 West 143 Street

608 West 139 Street

375 Edgecombe Avenue

417 West 144 Street

453 West 148 Street

25 Hamilton Terrace

514 West 136 Street

508 West 139 Street

609 West 135 Street

471 West 147 Street

1772 Amsterdam Avenue

749 St Nicholas Avenue

640 West 138 Street

520 West 140 Street

337 West 140 Street

1580 Amsterdam Avenue

600 W 139 St

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