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Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can compare 9+ building options in this page’s pre-war + 5 train filter. If you’re prioritizing access to the 5 train while staying in Midtown South, Openigloo helps you focus the search on buildings that match both criteria. For Midtown South overall, rated buildings average 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown South on Openigloo, with 9+ buildings in scope. This page pairs the pre-war building filter with access to the 5 train corridor, so you can focus your search without guessing building age or location. Openigloo helps you narrow faster using rated buildings, review context, and building-level signals you can verify before you sign. You can also use tenant Q&A and practical notes to confirm day-to-day details like entry routines, laundry access, and what fees show up after you apply.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown South

Showing 1–9 of 9 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown South.

9 East 36 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 East 36 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
20 East 42 Street

20 East 42 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 Madison Avenue

Midtown South

1 eviction
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
15 East 36 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 East 36 Street

4.0(6)

Midtown South

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized

220 Madison Avenue

2.4(2)

Midtown South

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
244 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized

244 Madison Avenue

4.2(2)

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4 East 36 Street
Rent-stabilized

4 East 36 Street

4.3(1)

Midtown South

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 East 36 Street

11 East 36 Street

3.0(1)

Midtown South

2 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
14 East 37 Street
Good cause

14 East 37 Street

3.8(2)

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown South

  • Confirm the exact subway stop(s) you’ll use, then check how long the walk feels during your typical commute hours.
  • Verify the building is actually pre-war in the listing details, and ask about any recent upgrades (elevator, boilers, windows, insulation).
  • On Openigloo, use rated buildings and tenant Q&A to spot patterns in management response, noise, and maintenance follow-through.
  • Check for extra move-in costs beyond rent (application fees, security deposit terms, and any building-specific add-on fees).
  • Before signing, ask how laundry, storage, and bike access work in practice, and whether there are any rules that affect your schedule or visitors.

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