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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 19–36 of 46 pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown South.

53 West   35 Street
Rent-stabilized

53 West 35 Street

Midtown South

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 West 31 Street

31 West 31 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
608 8 Avenue

608 8 Avenue

Midtown South

No evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
966 Avenue Of The Americas

966 Avenue Of The Americas

Midtown South

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
26 West 38 Street

26 West 38 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West 39 Street
Good cause

49 West 39 Street

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 West 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 West 34 Street

3.7(57)

Midtown South

18 evictions
59 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
488 7 Avenue
Good cause

488 7 Avenue

3.9(16)

Midtown South

4 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
7 East 32 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7 East 32 Street

3.3(13)

Midtown South

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36E West   35 Street

36E West 35 Street

2.7(7)

Midtown South

No evictions
29 open violations
1 litigation case
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
886 Avenue Of The Americas
Good cause

886 Avenue Of The Americas

4.3(5)

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1015 6 Avenue
Good cause

1015 6 Avenue

4.2(3)

Midtown South

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 West 32 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 West 32 Street

4.1(3)

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
404 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

404 8 Avenue

3.0(3)

Midtown South

No evictions
24 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
606 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

606 8 Avenue

2.3(3)

Midtown South

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 East   32 Street
Rent-stabilized

11 East 32 Street

2.9(2)

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

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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