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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 487–504 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.

91 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

91 Eldridge Street

4.1(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
51 Hester Street

51 Hester Street

3.9(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized

69 Ludlow Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 East Houston Street

145 East Houston Street

3.4(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 East Houston Street
Good cause

301 East Houston Street

3.3(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 Rivington Street

4.1(1)

Lower East Side

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

279 East Houston Street

4.9(1)

Lower East Side

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

58 Orchard Street

2.5(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
26 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
129 Ridge Street
Rent-stabilized

129 Ridge Street

3.9(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
31 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
111 Rivington Street

111 Rivington Street

1.5(1)

Lower East Side

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

53 Ludlow Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
6 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
117 Stanton Street
Rent-stabilized

117 Stanton Street

3.9(1)

Lower East Side

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

70 Orchard Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
50 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 Ludlow Street

2.3(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
149 Norfolk Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

149 Norfolk Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
17 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
83 Eldridge Street

83 Eldridge Street

4.0(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 Bowery
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 Bowery

4.3(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 Eldridge Street

239 Eldridge Street

2.8(1)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
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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