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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
60 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
488 7 Avenue
Good cause

488 7 Avenue

3.9(16)

Midtown South

3 evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
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
36 West 35 Street

36 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
1269 Broadway
Good cause

1269 Broadway

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 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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