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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 91–108 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

132 Eldridge Street

132 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

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

195 Bowery

Lower East Side

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

75 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
142 Ludlow Street
Good cause

142 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
158 Rear Orchard Street
Good cause

158 Rear Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Forsyth Street

210 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 Rear Allen Street

167 Rear Allen Street

Lower East Side

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

164 Allen Street

Lower East Side

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

159 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 Essex Street

133 Essex Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

73 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

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

166 Allen Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Orchard Street
Good cause

120 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

78 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

157 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
18 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 Ludlow St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Ludlow St

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
14 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized

14 Delancey Street

Lower East Side

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

81 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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