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

“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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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