Pre-war buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can find a mix of building ages and rental options, and you can search by building traits that fit your commute. This page is scoped to R-train access and pre-war buildings. In 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 R train in Kips Bay, Manhattan—159+ buildings currently match this scope. This page combines two filters: pre-war (built before 1947) and R-train access, so you can focus your search around your commute. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings for apartments for rent using building-level signals like rated building scores and live availability. You can also read what tenants shared and use Openigloo’s open-data style indicators as a starting point, then confirm details directly with the building before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Kips Bay
Showing 19–36 of 159 pre-war buildings near the R train in Kips Bay.
/-73.982551,40.74208,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
101 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.980784,40.738951,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
241 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980564,40.743664,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980186,40.743657,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
440 Rear 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981923,40.742958,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.984028,40.739515,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
143 East 23 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981372,40.742024,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 East 28 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982103,40.742759,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.98167,40.738842,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
222 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980338,40.74323,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982019,40.740974,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981033,40.739042,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
235 E 24 St
Kips Bay
/-73.982142,40.742706,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.980383,40.743171,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
428 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981479,40.743238,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982202,40.741167,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982024,40.742864,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
127 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981863,40.742192,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 East 28 Street
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Kips Bay
- Expect older building stock (pre-war, built before 1947). Confirm current elevator status, heating system type, and hot water reliability during a showing.
- Because this is near the R train, check exact walking time and street crossings from your prospective unit to the station entrances at commute hours.
- Use the rated-building signal as context: the neighborhood has 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings, but verify the unit specifics with the super or leasing office.
- Before applying, ask what’s included in the rent (utilities, internet/wifi policy if any), and request the building’s policy on deposits, move-in fees, and lease term options.
- Review the listing for any restrictions tied to the unit (income/guarantor requirements, occupancy limits, pet rules if applicable) and make sure they align with your documents and timeline.