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 505–522 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.
/-73.985291,40.720052,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989523,40.71655,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
49 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.983821,40.720162,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
182 Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989313,40.719576,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990275,40.718406,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
93 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.98981,40.715896,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
29 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987921,40.719598,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.982463,40.71899,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
97 Pitt Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988822,40.720403,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984798,40.72103,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
176 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.988409,40.722203,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
189 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985176,40.718488,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990163,40.71773,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
78 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989559,40.719955,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
136 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991789,40.718018,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
110 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987048,40.721166,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 Essex Street
Lower East Side

125 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989248,40.72056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 Orchard 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.)