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 235–252 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.
/-73.993721,40.719969,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 Bowery
Lower East Side
/-73.989974,40.722561,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
239 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989313,40.719576,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990275,40.718406,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
93 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987921,40.719598,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988822,40.720403,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988409,40.722203,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
189 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989559,40.719955,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
136 Allen Street
Lower East Side

125 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989248,40.72056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989592,40.719891,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
134 Allen St
Lower East Side
/-73.988551,40.719209,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
110 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987528,40.720456,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989149,40.720753,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
156 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988644,40.720869,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
156 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989691,40.722967,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
249 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988734,40.720525,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
146 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988534,40.720302,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
94 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
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.