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Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings mix older architecture with ongoing upgrades, and many renters focus on transit access and day-to-day building operations. On Openigloo, you can filter to pre-war buildings near the M55 bus to keep your shortlist tied to how you actually travel. For this neighborhood scope, rated buildings average 3.4/5 (across 179 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 269+ buildings in the Lower East Side that match two filters: pre-war construction and proximity to the M55 bus route. Use Openigloo to narrow in on buildings that fit your day-to-day needs. You can compare ratings from rated buildings, scan what residents flag in reviews, and use tenant Q&A plus open-data signals to ask better questions before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side

Showing 1–18 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

163 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
259 Bowery
Good cause

259 Bowery

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
286 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized

286 Broome Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
177 Rear East Houston Street
Good cause

177 Rear East Houston Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
212 Forsyth Street

212 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

136 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 Hester Street

111 Hester Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 Eldridge St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

176 Eldridge St

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
102 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 Delancey Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
144-150 Ludlow St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144-150 Ludlow St

Lower East Side

4 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 Forsyth Street

208 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69A Eldridge Street

69A Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103 Essex Street

103 Essex Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

91 Allen Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
161 Eldridge Street
Good cause

161 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
92 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

92 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
52 Rivington Street

52 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side

  • Confirm the building’s pre-war details directly with management (renovation year, insulation/HVAC, elevator status, laundry setup).
  • Check real commute fit for the M55 bus stop(s) you’d use daily, including typical walk time and service frequency on your schedule.
  • Review rent and lease terms carefully; pre-war buildings can vary widely in what’s included (heat/hot water, utilities) and how move-in costs break down.
  • Look through Openigloo reviews and tenant Q&A for patterns on noise, pests/maintenance response, and common-area conditions, then verify with the super or leasing office.
  • If a unit has a condition or feature you need (storage, ceiling height, natural light), confirm it in writing before applying. Pre-war layouts can differ a lot block to block.

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