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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 199–216 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

50 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 Delancey Street

2.1(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
28 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
169 Bowery
Good cause

169 Bowery

3.7(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
99 Orchard Street
Good cause

99 Orchard Street

4.4(2)

Lower East Side

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

132 Orchard Street

3.5(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

123 Allen Street

4.1(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
32 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

5 Rivington Street

3.5(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
124 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

124 Allen Street

4.3(2)

Lower East Side

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

127 Orchard Street

4.0(2)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
153 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 Essex Street

3.9(2)

Lower East Side

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

137 Allen Street

3.5(2)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 Stanton Street
Good cause

15 Stanton Street

4.0(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

252 Broome Street

2.4(2)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
20 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
158 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

158 Allen Street

3.4(2)

Lower East Side

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

127 Rivington Street

4.1(2)

Lower East Side

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

7 Rivington Street

3.6(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 Allen Street

3.7(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
203 Chrystie Street
Good cause

203 Chrystie Street

3.6(2)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
153 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 Ludlow Street

3.0(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
9 open violations
4 litigation cases
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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