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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 145–162 of 269 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Lower East Side.

165 Ludlow St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 Ludlow St

3.4(5)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
109 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

109 Ludlow Street

3.5(5)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
40 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40 Rivington Street

2.3(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 Broome Street

3.2(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
48 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
81 Rivington St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Rivington St

3.8(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 East Houston Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 East Houston Street

3.2(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
122 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

122 Ludlow Street

4.0(5)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
97 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

97 Allen Street

2.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 Ludlow Street
Good cause

152 Ludlow Street

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Rivington St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

121 Rivington St

4.3(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Essex Street
Good cause

139 Essex Street

3.6(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
167 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

167 Ludlow Street

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
158 Orchard Street
Good cause

158 Orchard Street

3.9(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Rivington Street

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

3 evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Rivington Street
Good cause

126 Rivington Street

4.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 Eldridge Street

3.3(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
77 Delancey St
Good cause

77 Delancey St

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
11 Stanton Street
Good cause

11 Stanton Street

3.8(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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