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
Midtown
/-73.976911,40.762756,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981158,40.756675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
46 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.976194,40.762416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.986637,40.760666,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
246 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.98616,40.760419,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
230 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.987993,40.759232,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
728 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.985097,40.763133,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
858 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.98796,40.759278,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
730 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.986572,40.76063,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
244 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.981723,40.764281,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
204 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981076,40.763188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.981899,40.764026,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
205 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.977026,40.762316,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.984149,40.757968,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.980709,40.758123,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
62 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.983432,40.765497,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
934 8 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.976841,40.763044,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 West 56 Street
Midtown
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.