What does “pre-war” mean on Openigloo?

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. You can use this page to start with that time period, then confirm the current condition and any renovations directly with the building.

What does “M9 bus” mean for this page?

Buildings are included when they’re near the M9 bus route. Still, the best way to confirm is to check the closest stop to the building and test your commute timing for when you’d realistically travel.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 563+ buildings that match the “M9 bus + pre-war” scope in the Lower East Side as of 2026-07-07.

How do reviews and ratings work here?

The neighborhood data shows an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. Use that as a directional signal, then read tenant Q&A for the specific issues that affect your unit and schedule.

Should I expect every building to be a fit for the same commute?

Not necessarily. Even when buildings are near the M9 route, walking distance, blocks to cross, and access to your final destination can change your real travel time. Confirm the route from the building entrance to your common destinations.

What fees should I plan for beyond the asking price?

Even with the right commute and building type, the full monthly cost matters. Before you apply, ask the building for itemized move-in and monthly charges, including utilities and any building or administrative fees.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the M9 bus in Lower East Side

Lower East Side buildings offer a dense mix of older stock and walkable, transit-oriented living, with the M9 route serving as a practical corridor for getting around. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near that M9 bus area, so you can filter by building era and commute location. Lower East Side has an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 563+ pre-war buildings in the Lower East Side near the M9 bus route. Use it to browse buildings that match both filters—then narrow by your commute needs, lease terms, and day-to-day logistics. Openigloo helps you compare more than asking rent. Look at building-level signals and ratings from rated buildings, and use review and tenant Q&A to confirm details that matter before you sign—move-in process, fees, maintenance patterns, and any building-specific rules.

Showing 109–126 of 563 pre-war buildings near the M9 bus in Lower East Side.

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Pre-war buildings near the M9 bus in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the M9 bus in Lower East Side

39 Essex Street

161 Allen Street

116 Stanton Street

135 Rivington Street

151 Suffolk Street

88 Clinton Street

122 Forsyth Street

159 Rivington Street

56 Rivington Street

151 Essex Street

255 Broome Street

76 Clinton Street

85 Ludlow Street

116 Eldridge Street

323 East Houston Street

86 Orchard Street

83 Hester Street

75 Allen Street

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