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Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown South

Midtown South is a Midtown Manhattan area where renters often prioritize commute practicality and building age. On Openigloo, this page focuses specifically on pre-war buildings with B-train context so you can compare options without jumping between unrelated building profiles. For Midtown South right now, rated buildings average 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

This page spotlights pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown South, with 46+ buildings to browse. The filters combine location context (B train) with building era (pre-war) so you can focus on the building profile you’re looking for. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using live signals like what renters highlight, plus open-data context when available. You can scan rated buildings, read tenant Q&A, and shortlist options faster—then confirm details directly with the building before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown South

Showing 1–18 of 46 pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown South.

30 West   38 Street

30 West 38 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 West 38 Street

243 West 38 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
32 West 37 Street
Rent-stabilized

32 West 37 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59 West   31 Street

59 West 31 Street

Midtown South

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 7 Avenue

427 7 Avenue

Midtown South

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
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
23 West 35 Street

23 West 35 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
51 West 35 Street
Rent-stabilized

51 West 35 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23 West 31 Street

23 West 31 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
61 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
402 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

402 8 Avenue

Midtown South

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
369 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

369 7 Avenue

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
61 West 37 Street
Rent-stabilized

61 West 37 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
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
45-36 West 39 Street

45-36 West 39 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
275 West   39 Street

275 West 39 Street

Midtown South

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43 West   39 Street
Good cause

43 West 39 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 West 35 Street
Good cause

41 West 35 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

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

  • Expect to find older building stock: check unit condition, heating/cooling setup, and any renovation history before moving forward.
  • Because this is a B-train area filter, verify the exact walk time for your target stations and crossings during the hours you’ll commute.
  • Use the rated buildings and tenant Q&A to flag recurring maintenance or management issues, then ask the super/property manager the same questions.
  • Don’t rely on the asking rent alone: confirm total monthly cost (application/processing fees, broker fees if applicable, and security deposit) for each building.
  • For any rent changes or renewal questions, request the most current lease terms in writing—don’t assume pre-war means a specific regulatory status.

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