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 415–432 of 486 pre-war buildings near the B train in Lower East Side.
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145 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984604,40.71914,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990726,40.716693,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987936,40.719795,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 Rivington Street
Lower East Side

53 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987239,40.720962,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990322,40.717481,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
70 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990146,40.716074,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.986657,40.72043,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side
83 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993721,40.719969,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 Bowery
Lower East Side
/-73.989974,40.722561,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
239 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985291,40.720052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989523,40.71655,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
49 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989313,40.719576,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990275,40.718406,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
93 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.98981,40.715896,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
29 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987921,40.719598,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Essex Street
Lower East Side
What to check before for pre-war buildings 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).