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Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense Manhattan area where renters often prioritize quick access to major transit lines. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the 1 train, helping you filter for both an approximate commute corridor and an older building stock. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown. This Openigloo page includes 105+ buildings currently matching the 1-train + pre-war filters, so you can narrow by location access and building era before you spend time touring. Use Openigloo to compare building-level signals, rated buildings, and renter feedback in one place. You can also cross-check open-data indicators with what current tenants report, then ask targeted questions through tenant Q&A before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown

Showing 1–18 of 105 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown.

160 Central Park South

160 Central Park South

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
55 West   55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

55 West 55 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 46 Street

46 West 46 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 West   55 Street

31 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
246 West 48 Street
Good cause

246 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West   48 Street
Rent-stabilized

230 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
728 8 Avenue

728 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
858 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

858 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
730 8 Avenue

730 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 West   48 Street

244 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 West 55 Street
Good cause

204 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
51 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 West 54 Street

160 West 54 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 West 54 Street
Rent-stabilized

205 West 54 Street

5.0(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
48 West   55 Street

48 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 46 Street

144 West 46 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
62 West 48 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

62 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
934 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

934 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 West   56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

48 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 1 train in Midtown

  • Confirm the exact walking route to the 1 train stops you use most, since “near” can still mean different commute times by block.
  • Ask about building age-related details common in pre-war buildings, like elevator frequency, laundry setups, and how maintenance is handled for older systems.
  • Check whether the building is showing any currently available units on Openigloo, and verify lease terms and move-in timelines with the managing agent.
  • Review any building notes tied to reviews (maintenance response, noise, common-area condition) and compare them against what you observe on a live tour.
  • Factor in the full monthly move-in cost beyond rent (required deposits, fees, and utilities), since the pre-war building signal doesn’t change that total upfront burden.

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