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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 73–90 of 570 pre-war buildings near transit in Lower East Side.

68 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
61 Clinton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

61 Clinton Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
41 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91 Orchard Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

91 Orchard Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
640 Water Street
Good cause

640 Water Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Allen Street

68 Allen Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Norfolk Street

139 Norfolk Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
164 Eldridge Street
Good cause

164 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 Rivington Street
Good cause

176 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

124 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
98 Forsyth Street

98 Forsyth Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
168 Suffolk Street

168 Suffolk Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
315 East Houston Street
Good cause

315 East Houston Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

86 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
46 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
219 Eldridge Street
Rent-stabilized

219 Eldridge Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217 East Houston Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 East Houston Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
165 Suffolk Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 Suffolk Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
26 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47 Ludlow Street
Good cause

47 Ludlow Street

Lower East Side

1 eviction
19 open violations
No litigation history
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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