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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 73–90 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

136 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

136 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 Eldridge Street

241 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 Bowery
Good cause

243 Bowery

Lower East Side

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

92 Orchard Street

4.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
171 Allen Street

171 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 Rivington Street

112 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

122 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
179 E Houston St
Good cause

179 E Houston St

Lower East Side

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

137 Essex Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 Rear Orchard Street
Good cause

160 Rear Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
174 Eldridge Street

174 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 Rear Stanton Street
Good cause

15 Rear Stanton Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Rivington Street

54 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Norfolk Street

131 Norfolk Street

Lower East Side

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

129 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
288 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

288 Broome Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
135 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

135 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
171 Bowery

171 Bowery

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 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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