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 109–126 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.
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127 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
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106 Rivington Street
Lower East Side

153 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side

80 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
254 Broome Street
Lower East Side

61 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
143 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
10 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
132 Ludlow St
Lower East Side
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151 Allen Street
Lower East Side
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138 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
138 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
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247 Broome Street
Lower East Side
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90 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
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191 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
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124 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side

55 Delancey Street
Lower East Side
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90 Stanton 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.