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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 235–252 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

173 Bowery
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 Bowery

4.3(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 Eldridge Street

239 Eldridge Street

2.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
130 Orchard Street

130 Orchard Street

4.3(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
93 Orchard Street

93 Orchard Street

2.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 Essex Street
Good cause

119 Essex Street

2.9(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
88 Rivington Street
Good cause

88 Rivington Street

4.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Orchard Street

189 Orchard Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 Allen Street
Good cause

136 Allen Street

3.6(1)

Lower East Side

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

125 Rivington Street

4.9(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 Orchard Street

2.6(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
134 Allen St
Good cause

134 Allen St

3.9(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

110 Ludlow Street

2.3(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 Essex Street
Good cause

141 Essex Street

3.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 Allen Street

4.9(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
156 Orchard Street
Good cause

156 Orchard Street

4.9(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 Eldridge Street

249 Eldridge Street

3.6(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
146 Orchard Street
Good cause

146 Orchard Street

2.6(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
94 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

94 Rivington Street

3.9(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
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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