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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 253–269 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

121 Orchard Street
Good cause

121 Orchard Street

2.5(1)

Lower East Side

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

160 Allen Street

1.9(1)

Lower East Side

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

101 Orchard Street

3.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized

117 Ludlow Street

3.5(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 Bowery

111 Bowery

2.5(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 Essex Street

2.8(2)

Lower East Side

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

154 Orchard Street

2.3(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94 Orchard Street
Good cause

94 Orchard Street

4.6(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 Rivington Street
Good cause

110 Rivington Street

1.8(1)

Lower East Side

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

152 Allen Street

4.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
96 Orchard Street
Good cause

96 Orchard Street

4.7(1)

Lower East Side

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

231 Eldridge Street

3.4(1)

Lower East Side

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

70 Forsyth Street

3.5(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
110 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized

110 Forsyth Street

2.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 Allen St
Good cause

127 Allen St

2.6(1)

Lower East Side

3 evictions
227 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
175 Orchard Street
Good cause

175 Orchard Street

3.5(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

46 Delancey Street

3.5(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
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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