What does “near transit” mean on this page?

It’s a building-level filter that flags buildings close to transit. Exact commute time depends on the line, stop location, and walking route, so it’s worth confirming your preferred route on maps before you apply.

What does “pre-war” cover?

“Pre-war” means buildings built before 1947. Use this as a planning filter, and then ask the building for specifics on elevators, laundry, insulation, and any building-wide upgrades.

How many buildings match these filters in the Lower East Side right now?

Openigloo shows 570+ buildings on this page that match “near transit” and “pre-war” filters in the Lower East Side.

Does the building rating here mean every apartment is the same?

No. Ratings apply to buildings based on rated buildings. Individual units can differ due to layout, noise exposure, and condition, so review the Q&A and ask the leasing office targeted questions about the specific unit.

What should I ask about in a pre-war building before signing?

Focus on practical maintenance and everyday livability: elevator and heating/cooling behavior, laundry access, window condition/draftiness, pest prevention history, and any recent repairs or planned work.

Where does the information on Openigloo come from?

Openigloo surfaces building pages that compile signals from the platform’s data plus renter-facing context like reviews and building Q&A. For anything critical (fees, lease terms, availability), confirm directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

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.

Showing 55–72 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.

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Pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side

131 Orchard Street

206 Rivington Street

170 Norfolk Street

120 Suffolk Street

76 Orchard Street

134 Eldridge Street

145 Essex Street

121 Chrystie Street

131 Eldridge Street

347 Grand Street

87 Ludlow Street

85 Eldridge Street

120 Forsyth Street

168 Attorney Street

262 Broome Street

148 Forsyth Street

143 Essex Street

172 Forsyth Street

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