What does “M train” mean on this buildings page?

It groups Lower East Side buildings that match the M-train proximity filter on Openigloo. Still confirm the exact walk time from the building address to your typical M-train stop.

What does “pre-war” mean here?

“Pre-war” indicates the building was constructed before 1947. Older buildings can have different layout constraints and maintenance histories, so you’ll want to verify current conditions with the landlord or super.

Are these buildings income-restricted or part of a housing-lottery program?

No. This page is about pre-war buildings near the M train in the Lower East Side, not income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or any affordable-housing lottery program.

How should I use the average rating for Lower East Side rated buildings?

Treat the 3.4/5 average as an overview of how rated buildings are performing, then read the tenant Q&A and notes tied to each building to understand what’s driving the score.

Do open-data signals reliably reflect what a building is like today?

They help, but they can lag real-world conditions. Use Openigloo as a starting point, then ask the current management directly about maintenance, pests, and any recent repairs.

Is 555+ buildings the number of available apartments right now?

No. The building_count reflects eligible buildings within this scope. You’ll still need to check unit availability for each specific building on Openigloo.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Confirm heating and hot-water setup, any laundry and storage details, elevator status if applicable, noise sources, and the full monthly cost (including fees, deposits, and utilities) beyond the asking rent.

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

The Lower East Side is a dense Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance older housing stock with transit access. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the M train, and the live scope includes 555+ buildings. For Lower East Side building-level context, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the M train in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. On Openigloo, this scope covers 555+ buildings, so you can compare what’s currently available and see patterns in tenant feedback. Use Openigloo to sanity-check building history signals from NYC open records, read what rated buildings say, and cross-check practical details with tenant Q&A. This page pairs the M-train proximity filter with pre-war construction so you can focus on a specific tradeoff: older buildings, transit access.

Showing 181–198 of 555 pre-war buildings near the M train in Lower East Side.

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40 Ludlow Street

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

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

40 Ludlow Street

16 Clinton Street

86 Eldridge Street

15 Rear Stanton Street

54 Rivington Street

129 Rivington Street

131 Norfolk Street

249 East Houston Street

49 Clinton Street

129 Eldridge Street

327 Grand Street

288 Broome Street

112 Stanton Street

135 Chrystie Street

100 Clinton Street

171 Bowery

132 Eldridge Street

195 Bowery

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