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Pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood shaped by the corridor around the 7 train and nearby commercial areas. This makes it a common target for renters who want quicker access to midtown and Midtown East while staying within a smaller neighborhood footprint. On Openigloo, Kips Bay shows an average building rating of 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Kips Bay, Manhattan. This page covers 50+ buildings filtered for pre-1947 construction and close access to the 7 line. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building scores, building details from what’s publicly available, and renter-focused context like what to verify before you sign. Use the building pages to cross-check the unit’s rent, lease terms, and any conditions noted in reviews and tenant Q&A so you can plan your next steps with fewer unknowns.

Pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Kips Bay

Showing 19–36 of 50 pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Kips Bay.

231 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

231 Lexington Avenue

4.0(7)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 East   33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 East 33 Street

2.8(5)

Kips Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 East 33 Street
Good cause

203 East 33 Street

3.7(5)

Kips Bay

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
495 3 Avenue
Good cause

495 3 Avenue

3.6(4)

Kips Bay

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
208 East 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 East 34 Street

4.6(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
205 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 East 33 Street

3.3(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
478 3 Avenue
Good cause

478 3 Avenue

2.0(3)

Kips Bay

1 eviction
10 open violations
14 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 East   33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 East 33 Street

3.9(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

207 East 33 Street

3.1(2)

Kips Bay

1 eviction
7 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 East 33 Street

2.6(2)

Kips Bay

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
237 East   33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

237 East 33 Street

1.9(2)

Kips Bay

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

247 East 33 Street

4.3(2)

Kips Bay

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
142 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

142 East 33 Street

4.0(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 East 33 Street
Good cause

157 East 33 Street

2.9(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
236 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 East 33 Street

3.1(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
33 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 East 33 Street

165 East 33 Street

4.9(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 East   34 Street
Good cause

140 East 34 Street

3.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
619 2 Avenue

619 2 Avenue

3.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Kips Bay

  • Confirm the exact commute: “near the 7 train” can vary by block, transfer options, and walking time—verify the closest stop and route times.
  • Pre-war buildings can have older systems and different layouts; check for elevator presence, laundry in-building, and how maintenance is described in recent renter feedback.
  • Match your lease needs to what’s advertised now: ask about lease start dates, renewal expectations, and any move-in requirements listed on the building page.
  • If a building has restrictions or special move-in rules, review them before touring (timing, paperwork, and any building approval steps).
  • Use the rated-building score as a starting point, then read the most recent reviews and tenant Q&A for issues that matter to you (noise, responsiveness, pests, or utilities).

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