What does “6-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It combines location and building age signals: buildings in the Lower East Side area near the 6 train route, and buildings categorized as pre-war (built before 1947).

How many buildings match these filters right now?

This page currently shows 307+ matching buildings on Openigloo.

What should I verify before applying to a pre-war building near the 6 train?

Ask about heating performance, elevator/escalator uptime, window insulation/noise, and any planned lobby or building-system work. Then confirm whether the advertised rent reflects your expected monthly utility costs.

Does “rated buildings” mean these are always the same units or the same time frame?

No. The rating is based on rated buildings and what renters reported over time. Conditions and available units can change, so treat ratings as a starting point and confirm with management.

Are there any cautions with using building age and transit proximity filters?

Yes. “Near the 6 train” depends on the building’s mapped location, and pre-war categorization is based on building-age records. Always verify the actual commute path and current maintenance details directly.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

How do I use Openigloo to narrow down before touring?

Shortlist 3–6 buildings, compare the Openigloo rating context (rated buildings) and any tenant Q&A themes, then tour with a checklist: utility coverage, lease/renewal terms, building maintenance, and what’s included in the advertised monthly cost.

Pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings sit close to many everyday destinations and transit options, making it useful for renters to compare building-level details and commute tradeoffs in one place. This page is focused on buildings near the 6 train with a pre-war profile. In Lower East Side, buildings are rated 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. On Openigloo right now, there are 307+ buildings that match this multi-filter scope. Use Openigloo to compare buildings by what renters report: we surface building signals, map context near the 6 train, and review-based ratings. You can also read tenant Q&A and ask the building directly about details that matter for your move-in timeline and total monthly cost.

Showing 37–54 of 307 pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Lower East Side.

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131 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Lower East Side

131 Eldridge Street

87 Ludlow Street

85 Eldridge Street

120 Forsyth Street

262 Broome Street

148 Forsyth Street

172 Forsyth Street

68 Forsyth Street

41 Orchard Street

91 Orchard Street

68 Allen Street

164 Eldridge Street

124 Forsyth Street

98 Forsyth Street

86 Rivington Street

219 Eldridge Street

217 East Houston Street

140 Eldridge Street

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