Pre-war buildings near the A train in Inwood
Inwood is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for older housing stock alongside commute-friendly access to the A train corridor. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the A train, using building-level signals and renter Q&A to help you narrow options. For building quality, Inwood currently has 3.1/5 average building rating across 49 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the A train in Inwood on Openigloo. This scope includes 321+ buildings that match the a-train + pre-war filter pair. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated signals, what renters share in Q&A, and open-data indicators surfaced in your building search. You can narrow by your commute needs first, then pressure-test each option with direct questions about upkeep, noise, laundry, and lease terms.
Pre-war buildings near the A train in Inwood
Showing 73–90 of 321 pre-war buildings near the A train in Inwood.
/-73.924285,40.864462,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
132 Sherman Avenue
Inwood
/-73.919746,40.86441,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
127 Post Avenue
Inwood
/-73.922483,40.862879,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
549 Academy Street
Inwood
/-73.922847,40.869155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 Seaman Avenue
Inwood
/-73.922328,40.862689,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
541 Academy Street
Inwood
/-73.921889,40.868223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
77 Cooper Street
Inwood
/-73.920539,40.867069,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
587 West 207 Street
Inwood
/-73.923978,40.865773,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
64 Vermilyea Avenue
Inwood
/-73.925287,40.868307,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 Payson Avenue
Inwood
/-73.924597,40.864435,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 Sherman Avenue
Inwood
/-73.918555,40.862856,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
407 West 205 Street
Inwood

25 Cooper Street
Inwood
/-73.915641,40.87039,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5057 Broadway
Inwood
/-73.923583,40.863617,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
578 Academy Street
Inwood
/-73.924315,40.865653,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
631 Academy Street
Inwood
/-73.919472,40.864216,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3860 10 Avenue
Inwood
/-73.924145,40.8633,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30 Post Avenue
Inwood
/-73.919589,40.862022,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
428 West 204 Street
Inwood
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the A train in Inwood
- Confirm the commute route: “near the A train” can still mean different walk times and transfer options—check your exact stop before applying.
- Treat pre-war as a category, not a guarantee: ask about heating type, insulation/draftiness, and whether any units have been renovated recently.
- Use building details to plan costs beyond rent: confirm deposits, any move-in fees, and whether utilities are separate or included.
- If the building has fewer amenities than newer developments, match it to your routine: laundry access, package handling, and elevator availability matter for everyday use.
- Check lease and renewal terms early (start date, lease length, and renewal/termination details), then compare them across the 321+ matching buildings.