Pre-war buildings near the S train in Midtown South

Pre-war means the building was constructed before 1947. Use this to set expectations for layout, infrastructure, and maintenance history, then confirm current condition directly with the building.

It’s a proximity-based filter tied to the S subway line. Still, verify the walking route and time to the specific station you’d use most before you apply.

This page is scoped to eligible pre-war, S-train area buildings, but availability can change. Use the units and “available apartments” status shown on individual building pages to confirm live listings.

No. Pre-war is about age. Conditions vary by building, renovation schedule, and management, so rely on current documentation and direct questions at the showing or via tenant Q&A.

Openigloo uses a mix of renter-provided information and open-data signals. For categories where public records can lag real-world conditions, treat them as context and ask the building for their current procedures and documentation.

Ask about heating/hot-water consistency, elevator reliability if the building has one, noise and insulation, laundry access, and any recent systems work. Also confirm the total monthly cost (fees/deposit/utilities), not just the asking rent.

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