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.
/-73.99153,40.718754,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
132 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993429,40.720833,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
195 Bowery
Lower East Side
/-73.992823,40.716953,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
75 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987901,40.720494,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988432,40.720878,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 Rear Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990295,40.722904,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
210 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989827,40.721373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
167 Rear Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988996,40.721017,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.992888,40.72052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987656,40.720242,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
133 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994676,40.717191,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
73 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988953,40.721095,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
166 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989328,40.71937,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
120 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993118,40.717272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
78 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.99292,40.720458,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
157 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987826,40.721506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
163 Ludlow St
Lower East Side
/-73.993122,40.720329,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
14 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994532,40.717442,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
81 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
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.