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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 37–54 of 105 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown.

38 West 56 Street

38 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 56 Street

46 West 56 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
52 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 West 57 Street

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 West 46 Street
Good cause

138 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
854 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

854 7 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized

162 West 56 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 W 43 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 W 43 St

Midtown

25 evictions
69 open violations
20 litigation cases
Bedbug history
856 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

856 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 West 57 Street
Good cause

35 West 57 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West   58 Street
Good cause

211 West 58 Street

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West   55 Street

49 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
13 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
253 West 55 Street
Good cause

253 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 West 56 Street

36 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
131 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
58 West   48 Street
Good cause

58 West 48 Street

Midtown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 58 Street

135 West 58 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 55 Street

54 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
688 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

688 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
936 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

936 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
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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