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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 55–72 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

56 Rivington Street
Good cause

56 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 Essex Street
Good cause

151 Essex Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized

255 Broome Street

Lower East Side

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

85 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
86 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized

86 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Essex Street

121 Essex Street

Lower East Side

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

87 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

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

129 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 Chrystie Street

193 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
163 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

2 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
79 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

79 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
292 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

292 Broome Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 Rivington Street

46 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

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

95 Allen Street

Lower East Side

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

11 Delancey Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
163 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized

163 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 Orchard Street
Good cause

164 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized

147 Essex Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
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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