What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Use this as a filter for older building stock, then confirm the exact building details for your target unit (renovation level, noise, and layout).

How does the “Q train” part of the filter work?

It narrows results to pre-war buildings in the Lower East Side area that are closest to the Q train corridor. Still, verify the real commute from the building address you’re considering.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 31+ eligible buildings currently shown on this Openigloo page for Lower East Side pre-war options near the Q train.

Is the building rating based on residents’ experiences?

Openigloo uses a score derived from rated buildings. For this neighborhood, the average is 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings, but individual buildings and units can differ.

What should I verify before I apply or sign a lease?

Confirm commute expectations from the exact address, check any building-specific rules (move-in timing, package/entry procedures), and review the full cost to move in and stay—deposit and other required fees can change your total monthly budget.

How reliable are open-data signals compared to what the building is doing today?

Signals can lag behind real-world conditions. Use them to shortlist, then ask the building directly about anything time-sensitive like current policies, maintenance responsiveness, and any upcoming work.

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 the Q train in Lower East Side

The Lower East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where pre-war buildings and older street grids are common, and many renters focus on commute-friendly locations along subway lines like the Q. For Lower East Side, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the Q train in the Lower East Side, with 31+ eligible buildings right now on Openigloo. This page filters for buildings built before 1947 and located along the Q train corridor area so you can narrow your search to commuting convenience and older building stock. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated-building scores, and skim notes from people who actually toured or rented. You can also check open-data signals and ask tenant-focused questions to confirm details that matter for move-in, like layout fit and building rules.

Showing 1–18 of 31 pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side.

111 Hester Street

Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side

111 Hester Street

69A Eldridge Street

107 Hester Street

81 Eldridge St

77 Chrystie Street

121 Chrystie Street

85 Eldridge Street

68 Forsyth Street

99 Bowery

73 Eldridge Street

83 Hester Street

79 Chrystie Street

101 Chrystie Street

86 Eldridge Street

75 Eldridge Street

84 Forsyth Street

73 Chrystie Street

78 Forsyth Street

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