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 73–90 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.
/-73.993302,40.716956,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
68 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985092,40.719566,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991362,40.716185,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990283,40.718297,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
91 Orchard Street
Lower East Side
/-73.982655,40.711945,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
640 Water Street
Lower East Side
/-73.991097,40.71711,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
68 Allen Street
Lower East Side
/-73.986727,40.720143,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
139 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990826,40.7199,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984354,40.719062,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
176 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.992084,40.719319,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.992634,40.718182,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
98 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.984947,40.720781,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
168 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.983292,40.721078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
315 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
/-73.98891,40.720421,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 Rivington Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990228,40.721823,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
219 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.986799,40.72206,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
217 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
/-73.985238,40.721161,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
165 Suffolk Street
Lower East Side
/-73.990427,40.716455,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
47 Ludlow 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.)