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 541–558 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.
/-73.988908,40.719598,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 Ludlow Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994808,40.717754,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 Bowery
Lower East Side
/-73.99022,40.71683,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
337 Grand Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987921,40.719528,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
115 Essex Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985736,40.719142,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 Rivington St
Lower East Side

87 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
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154 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989836,40.718377,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
94 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987775,40.720095,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
110 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.982903,40.720948,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
321 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984783,40.720491,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.9851,40.720258,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 1/2 Stanton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.989215,40.720624,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991339,40.716657,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
52 Allen Street
Lower East Side

96 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993663,40.718913,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.98529,40.716401,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
157 Broome Street
Lower East Side
/-73.987017,40.719392,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
121 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.)