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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 289–306 of 486 pre-war buildings near the B train in Lower East Side.

139 Essex Street
Good cause

139 Essex Street

3.6(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
167 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

167 Ludlow Street

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
158 Orchard Street
Good cause

158 Orchard Street

3.9(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Rivington Street

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

3 evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Rivington Street
Good cause

126 Rivington Street

4.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 Eldridge Street

3.3(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
77 Delancey St
Good cause

77 Delancey St

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
161 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 Rivington Street

2.9(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
11 Stanton Street
Good cause

11 Stanton Street

3.8(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
181 E Houston St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

181 E Houston St

4.2(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 Eldridge Street

2.0(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
52 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 Ludlow Street

3.9(4)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
108 Stanton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 Stanton Street

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Clinton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35 Clinton Street

3.2(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 E Houston St
Good cause

175 E Houston St

3.4(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
74 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

74 Forsyth Street

2.2(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Ludlow Street
Good cause

161 Ludlow Street

3.8(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 Rivington Street

3.3(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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).

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