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Pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side

The Lower East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance older building stock with day-to-day access to subway service. This page focuses on pre-war buildings that Openigloo flags as near transit, so you can narrow the search before you compare unit details. Openigloo rates Lower East Side buildings at an average of 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near transit in the Lower East Side, filtered to help you focus on buildings with easier subway access and older construction. Right now, Openigloo shows 570+ eligible buildings so you can compare options quickly. Openigloo brings together live building pages, ratings from rated buildings, and renter-first context through review notes and building Q&A. You can use the “near transit” and “pre-war” signals as a starting point, then confirm the details that affect your move-in decision.

Pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side

Showing 235–252 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.

384 Grand Street
Good cause

384 Grand Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
89 Pitt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

89 Pitt Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
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
626 Water Street
Good cause

626 Water Street

Lower East Side

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
314 Grand Street

314 Grand Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
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
45 Ludlow Street
Good cause

45 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

127 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
41 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized

41 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
295 Broome Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

295 Broome Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
154 Stanton Street

154 Stanton Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
13 Clinton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

13 Clinton Street

Lower East Side

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 Rivington Street

106 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
77 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
331 Grand Street

331 Grand Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
179 Rear Stanton Street

179 Rear Stanton Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 Suffolk Street

169 Suffolk Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 Norfolk Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 Norfolk Street

2.5(21)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
77 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near transit in Lower East Side

  • Check the “near transit” signal by mapping your actual commute time (walking + wait time varies by stop and line).
  • Confirm lease terms and any fees early: deposits, broker fee rules, and utility expectations still affect your full monthly cost beyond the rent.
  • For pre-war buildings, ask about elevator reliability, laundry setup, and any recent upgrades to wiring, plumbing, or windows.
  • Use Openigloo’s rated-building rating (3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings) as a directional signal, then read the Q&A for day-to-day issues renters mention.
  • Before signing, verify building policies that can change unit to unit (pet rules, move-in dates, and documentation requirements).
  • If you’re coming from out of town or moving fast, filter for “with available apartments” on the building pages to confirm current availability. (Availability can change daily.)

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