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

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use Openigloo building pages to compare features and understand what may be original versus renovated, then confirm details with the management office.

How does the “near the M1 bus” filter work in practice?

It targets buildings located close to the M1 route in the Lower East Side. Even within the same general area, walking time can differ, so confirm the stops you’ll use and the route you’ll take daily.

Are these buildings all the same type of rentals?

This page is filtered by building age and location (pre-war + near the M1). Building formats can still vary by property, so review unit photos, floorplans, and building rules on each individual building page.

What should I verify before paying an application fee or scheduling a showing?

Ask what the full move-in cost includes (application/application processing, deposit, any one-time fees) and confirm which utilities are included versus billed separately. Also confirm any building rules that affect your day-to-day (package handling, laundry access, and guest policies).

How reliable are Openigloo signals like ratings and Q&A?

They help you spot patterns, but they’re not a substitute for confirming current conditions. Policies can change, so use the signals to build a question list for the leasing office.

Are there any risks unique to searching pre-war buildings?

Pre-war buildings may have older building systems and more variation in maintenance history. If something matters to you (noise, heating, windows, elevator access), ask directly and request specifics for the exact unit you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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

Pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Lower East Side

The Lower East Side has 3.4/5 average building rating across 179 rated buildings, based on how renters have assessed buildings on Openigloo. This page focuses on pre-war buildings positioned near the M1 bus corridor, so you can prioritize transit access while still comparing building-level details. Use the Openigloo rating signal (across rated buildings) as one input, then check what’s most relevant for your move, like current management practices and unit-specific conditions—building-level trends matter even within the same neighborhood (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in the Lower East Side. Openigloo shows 437+ buildings that match this multi-filter pair, so you can focus your search on the blocks with the transit route you want. Use Openigloo to narrow and compare buildings with practical signals like building-level reviews and open-data indicators. You can also read tenant questions and answers to surface move-in basics early, like maintenance patterns, rent negotiation realities, and what to ask before you sign.

Showing 235–252 of 437 pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Lower East Side.

Pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Lower East Side

179 Orchard St

81 Orchard Street

164 Ludlow St

47 Delancey Street

179 Essex St

55 Hester Street

165 Ludlow St

109 Ludlow Street

104 Forsyth Street

45 Orchard Street

40 Rivington Street

250 Broome Street

122 Norfolk St

81 Rivington St

159 East Houston Street

122 Ludlow Street

186 Norfolk Street

97 Allen Street

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