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.
/-73.987634,40.716455,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
384 Grand Street
Lower East Side
/-73.982599,40.718736,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
89 Pitt Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987826,40.721506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
163 Ludlow St
Lower East Side
/-73.983042,40.711844,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
626 Water Street
Lower East Side
/-73.99083,40.717471,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
314 Grand Street
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
/-73.990452,40.716402,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988573,40.719932,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
127 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990538,40.716344,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.992117,40.718508,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
295 Broome Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985114,40.720598,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
154 Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984365,40.720975,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
13 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987926,40.720141,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
106 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990396,40.716882,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
331 Grand Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984149,40.719841,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
179 Rear Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985092,40.721265,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
169 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side

153 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side
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.)