Pre-war buildings near the B train in Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is a walkable Manhattan neighborhood where renters often filter by transit access and building age. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the B train, helping you compare buildings in the part of the neighborhood that’s practical for that commute, with 486+ matching buildings right now. Openigloo’s neighborhood snapshot for the Lower East Side shows rated buildings averaging 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the B train in the Lower East Side. This Openigloo page covers 486+ buildings that match the b-train + pre-war filters, so you can narrow from broad searches to the subway corridor and building age. On Openigloo, each building profile pulls together what renters need to compare buildings: practical details, signals from open records, and renter-focused context from rated buildings. Use it to shortlist buildings faster, then confirm specifics with the managing agent before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the B train in Lower East Side
Showing 271–288 of 486 pre-war buildings near the B train in Lower East Side.
/-73.988933,40.719409,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
109 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.992549,40.718383,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
104 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991347,40.716347,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991085,40.721101,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985296,40.719296,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 Rivington St
Lower East Side
/-73.985203,40.718269,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
96 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989712,40.718155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 Broome Street
Lower East Side
/-73.986683,40.71935,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
122 Norfolk St
Lower East Side
/-73.989347,40.72023,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
81 Rivington St
Lower East Side
/-73.98908,40.722753,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988353,40.719597,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
122 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side

112 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984892,40.719951,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
43 Clinton Street
Lower East Side

186 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990983,40.718837,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
97 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987787,40.720818,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987347,40.719572,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 Rivington St
Lower East Side
/-73.984877,40.718095,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
85 Attorney Street
Lower East Side
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the B train in Lower East Side
- Confirm the building is truly a pre-war structure (built before 1947) and ask what has been renovated since, especially plumbing, heat, and windows.
- Use the B-train proximity as a starting point, then verify the exact walk time and entrance locations for your daily route.
- Before applying, check the full move-in cost beyond rent (security/deposit and any typical fees) and ask what’s included in the lease terms.
- If you’re sensitive to noise, light, or stair access, verify unit-level details in writing since pre-war buildings can vary widely block to block.
- Compare multiple buildings on rated-building signals and then message the building directly with your must-haves (laundry, storage, pets, utilities).