Pre-war buildings near the W train in Midtown South
Midtown South in Manhattan is a practical area to search if you want quick transit access and a steady supply of rental buildings. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the W train, letting you filter for both commute location and building age. On this Openigloo scope, Midtown South has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Explore pre-war buildings near the W train in Midtown South. This Openigloo page covers 46+ buildings that match both filters (pre-war + W-train commute). Use Openigloo to compare buildings with tenant-first signals, including what rated buildings have said and the open-data context behind key building details. When you narrow to a short list, check current availability on each building’s page and use the Q&A to confirm how policies work in practice.
Pre-war buildings near the W train in Midtown South
Showing 1–18 of 46 pre-war buildings near the W train in Midtown South.
/-73.98426,40.751373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30 West 38 Street
Midtown South
/-73.990195,40.754357,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 West 38 Street
Midtown South
/-73.98492,40.75082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32 West 37 Street
Midtown South
/-73.988844,40.74788,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
59 West 31 Street
Midtown South
/-73.99068,40.750455,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
427 7 Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.98276,40.749585,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9 East 36 Street
Midtown South
/-73.985215,40.749819,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23 West 35 Street
Midtown South
/-73.98612,40.750211,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
51 West 35 Street
Midtown South
/-73.987134,40.747247,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23 West 31 Street
Midtown South
/-73.994974,40.749662,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
402 8 Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.991958,40.748664,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
369 7 Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.985824,40.751711,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 West 37 Street
Midtown South
/-73.980268,40.752916,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
20 East 42 Street
Midtown South
/-73.984432,40.752751,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45-36 West 39 Street
Midtown South
/-73.990828,40.755355,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
275 West 39 Street
Midtown South
/-73.984357,40.752729,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
43 West 39 Street
Midtown South
/-73.985784,40.750076,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41 West 35 Street
Midtown South
/-73.981713,40.749955,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
238 Madison Avenue
Midtown South
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the W train in Midtown South
- Confirm the W-train commute you need by checking the building’s nearest stations on the map, then compare walk times in both directions.
- Verify pre-war specifics directly: ask about elevator condition, laundry setup, and any recent maintenance or modernization noted by the building.
- Review what “rated buildings” means for your candidates and read multiple tenant Q&A threads, not just the overall rating.
- Before applying, budget for the full move-in cost (deposit, fees, and any utility expectations) even when monthly rent looks comparable.
- If you’re touring, ask how building rules affect your household (packages, bikes, laundry access, and guest policies), since these often vary block to block.
- If you’re comparing multiple buildings, use the same criteria checklist for each to avoid getting stuck on differences that matter later in the lease term.