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.
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay
Showing 37–45 of 45 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Kips Bay.
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153 East 33 Street
Kips Bay

149 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.977833,40.745307,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
206 East 34 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979252,40.745502,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.978297,40.745077,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 E 33 St
Kips Bay
/-73.97818,40.745178,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
493 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.978944,40.745051,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.977199,40.74471,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
233 East 33 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979618,40.746143,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
235A Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 5 train in Kips Bay
- Expect a mix of older building stock; confirm heat/hot water policies, elevator reliability, and any recent renovations before applying.
- Use the 5-train filter as a starting point—check the exact walk time to your nearest station entrance and whether it fits your daily route.
- Review the rated-building context (3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings) as a decision aid, not a substitute for unit-by-unit verification.
- Before you commit, ask about move-in costs beyond the asking rent (security deposit, broker fee if any, and utility responsibilities).
- If you’re sensitive to older-building tradeoffs, ask about maintenance response times and any known building systems issues.