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.
Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side
Showing 19–31 of 31 pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side.
/-73.994532,40.717442,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
81 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.99341,40.7168,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
62 Forsyth St
Lower East Side
/-73.993182,40.717145,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
74 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993703,40.719025,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
325 Broome Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993229,40.717084,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
72 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994464,40.717599,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
87 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994482,40.717539,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
85 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993238,40.716775,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 Hester Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993964,40.71855,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
83 Eldridge Street
Lower East Side
/-73.994808,40.717754,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
111 Bowery
Lower East Side
/-73.993663,40.718913,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
/-73.993249,40.717015,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
70 Forsyth Street
Lower East Side
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the Q train in Lower East Side
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war (built before 1947) and that the unit you want matches your needs for light, stairs, and layout.
- Use the Q-train filter as a starting point, then verify walking time and transfer options from the specific street address.
- Before signing, check the full move-in cost: deposit and any broker-related fees, plus ongoing monthly costs that affect affordability beyond the rent.
- Review how the building handles maintenance requests and package delivery in practice, not just in the listing text.
- If you have pets or specific move-in constraints, verify the building’s written rules on fees and documentation before you apply.