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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 19–36 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

180 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

180 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
65 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized

65 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
107 Hester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

107 Hester Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
81 Eldridge St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Eldridge St

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
125 Allen Street
Good cause

125 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
159 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
199 Chrystie Street

199 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 Bowery
Good cause

241 Bowery

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 Bowery

163 Bowery

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
77 Chrystie Street

77 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
217 Bowery

217 Bowery

Lower East Side

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

131 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 Eldridge Street

134 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 Essex Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
131 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized

131 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

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

87 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

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

120 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
47 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
262 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

262 Broome Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
51 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized

148 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
9 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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