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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 307–324 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.

135 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

135 Eldridge Street

2.8(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
15 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
130 Allen St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 Allen St

2.0(6)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
281 Grand Street
Good cause

281 Grand Street

4.1(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 Pitt Street
Good cause

53 Pitt Street

3.7(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
179 Orchard St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

179 Orchard St

3.0(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
81 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Orchard Street

3.7(7)

Lower East Side

No evictions
30 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
164 Ludlow St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

164 Ludlow St

2.9(7)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
47 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47 Delancey Street

3.4(6)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
68 Clinton St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 Clinton St

3.0(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
124 Ridge Street
Good cause

124 Ridge Street

3.7(6)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
179 Essex St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

179 Essex St

1.9(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
25 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47 Clinton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47 Clinton Street

3.8(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 Attorney Street
Good cause

161 Attorney Street

3.9(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 Hester Street

55 Hester Street

3.9(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
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
504 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized

504 Grand Street

4.4(5)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
5 litigation cases
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
104 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

104 Forsyth Street

3.7(5)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
10 open violations
4 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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