What does the “5-train” filter mean on this page?

It limits the list to buildings near the 5 train, based on Openigloo’s building-to-transit matching. Still confirm the route and walk time from the specific address before applying.

What qualifies as “pre-war” here?

This filter targets buildings built before 1947. Ask the building for the year built and any major system updates so you understand what “pre-war” looks like today.

How many buildings are currently eligible in Kips Bay with these filters?

There are 45+ buildings on this page that match the Kips Bay scope plus the 5-train and pre-war criteria.

How should I use the building rating for decision-making?

Treat the rating as context. For Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings. Verify details (unit condition, fees, and rules) with the building for any specific apartment.

What should I confirm about older buildings before signing?

Confirm heat/hot water coverage, elevator status, any known maintenance issues, and whether renovations affect current costs or rules. Also clarify move-in requirements and the exact monthly breakdown (rent plus utilities and any recurring fees).

Do ratings and tenant notes reflect current conditions?

They can lag real-world changes. Use Openigloo signals to shortlist, then ask the leasing office and/or property manager about what’s changed recently.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay

Kips Bay in Manhattan is an area where commuters often plan around subway access, and you’ll find a mix of older residential buildings close to major lines. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the 5 train, helping you narrow by both building age and commute fit. For Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay. This page covers 45+ buildings, filtered to match both the transit commute and building age. Use Openigloo to narrow your search with building-level signals, rated-building context, and practical renter notes. You can compare what people report about management, upkeep, and move-in realities, then verify the specifics that matter to you directly with each building.

Showing 19–36 of 45 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay.

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203 East 33 Street

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Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay

203 East 33 Street

495 3 Avenue

208 East 34 Street

205 East 33 Street

478 3 Avenue

162 East 33 Street

207 East 33 Street

239 East 33 Street

237 East 33 Street

142 East 33 Street

157 East 33 Street

165 East 33 Street

140 East 34 Street

619 2 Avenue

155 East 33 Street

217 East 33 Street

235 East 33 Street

221 East 33 Street

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