What does “pre-war + X38 bus” mean on this page?

“Pre-war” filters buildings built before 1947. “X38 bus” further narrows results to buildings along the X38 route area, so you can focus on commutes that match that line.

How many pre-war buildings near the X38 bus are available in the Lower East Side right now?

There are 156+ buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have no pest issues or other record problems because they’re on this page?

No. This page uses building scope filters (pre-war and X38 area). Any condition like pests, vermin, or other issues should be confirmed directly with the building and discussed during your application process.

What should I confirm before signing a lease in a pre-war building?

Confirm practical details such as heating and hot water setup, window/insulation condition, maintenance response, and whether any renovation history is reflected in what you’re shown or told during tours.

How do I use Openigloo’s ratings and Q&A to compare buildings?

Start with the building page’s rated-building signals, then read tenant Q&A for recurring themes (maintenance follow-through, responsiveness, noise, and how policies are applied). Use this to form targeted questions for the superintendent or leasing office.

What if I don’t need the X38 specifically—can I use this page anyway?

Yes. The X38 filter is meant to match a commute style, but you can still use the building results to benchmark pre-war conditions in the Lower East Side. If you want a different commute corridor, try a different transit-based filter.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

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 X38 bus in Lower East Side

Lower East Side (Manhattan) is a dense, transit-heavy area where many residential buildings date to earlier eras, so commuting convenience often matters as much as building details. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the X38 bus route. In Lower East Side, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 179 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, with 156+ buildings in the current scope. Use it to narrow by building age and location along the X38 route, then compare what’s available right now. Openigloo helps you vet buildings using renter-first signals: building pages with rated-building scores, review context, and tenant Q&A that highlights day-to-day issues like noise, responsiveness, and how policies work in practice. You can also confirm key lease and move-in details before you apply.

Showing 19–36 of 156 pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Lower East Side.

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Pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Lower East Side

Pre-war buildings near the X38 bus in Lower East Side

120 Suffolk Street

347 Grand Street

168 Attorney Street

61 Clinton Street

640 Water Street

176 Rivington Street

47 Ludlow Street

47 Essex Street

103 Clinton Street

16 Jackson Street

359 Madison Street

167 Ridge Street

668 Water Street

279 East Broadway

95 Clinton Street

177 Stanton Street

39 Essex Street

88 Clinton Street

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