Pre-war buildings near transit in Midtown South

It’s a location filter. The goal is to surface buildings that are close to subway or other transit access, but walking time and route options can vary by exact address—confirm the nearest station and your typical commute route.

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Use this as a starting point for expectations, then confirm unit-level details (layout, heat/hot water reliability, and any renovations) with the building.

The page uses an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. Review the underlying building notes too, since the rating is only one signal.

They help you shortlist, but you should still verify the specifics that affect your lease: move-in availability, building policies, and any restrictions that might affect your household.

Ask about elevator status and access, laundry/package processes, heating and hot water performance, and any ongoing building work that could affect daily routines.

It can. Even if the commute is convenient, proximity to stations and busy corridors may impact noise levels or foot traffic. Ask the building about typical noise conditions and request unit-specific details.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.