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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 181–198 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

154 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

154 Allen Street

3.3(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

72 Forsyth Street

3.5(3)

Lower East Side

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

132 Allen Street

2.8(2)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
148 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 Orchard Street

2.4(3)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
199 Orchard St
Good cause

199 Orchard St

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

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

134 Orchard Street

3.0(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9 Stanton Street
Good cause

9 Stanton Street

4.3(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
186 Orchard Street
Good cause

186 Orchard Street

3.6(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 Orchard Street

2.6(2)

Lower East Side

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

245 Eldridge Street

3.6(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 Orchard St
Good cause

162 Orchard St

4.5(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized

115 Ludlow Street

4.2(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
87 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized

87 Chrystie Street

3.7(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
146 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 Forsyth Street

3.8(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

138 Eldridge Street

4.7(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 Delancey Street
Good cause

64 Delancey Street

2.9(2)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 Bowery
Good cause

207 Bowery

4.6(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
187 Chrystie Street
Good cause

187 Chrystie Street

4.2(2)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
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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