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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 163–180 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

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
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
151 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized

151 Ludlow Street

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
92 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized

92 Rivington Street

3.6(3)

Lower East Side

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

42 Rivington Street

3.1(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
66 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

66 Rivington Street

3.9(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
99 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

99 Allen Street

3.6(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
103 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

103 Allen Street

3.5(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
98 Orchard Street
Good cause

98 Orchard Street

2.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 Allen Street

3.6(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
282 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

282 Broome Street

3.9(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
59 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
155 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

155 Chrystie Street

2.3(4)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
43 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
249 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

249 Broome Street

3.2(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
33 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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