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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 55–72 of 105 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown.

52 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
123 West 45 Street

123 West 45 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
60 West   45 Street

60 West 45 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 West 55 Street

47 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 West 57 Street
Good cause

115 West 57 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 West 58 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
911 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

911 7 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 West 46 Street
Good cause

142 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 West 51 Street

150 West 51 Street

4.2(23)

Midtown

9 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
245 West 51 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 West 51 Street

3.4(11)

Midtown

No evictions
45 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 West 55 Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

101 West 55 Street

4.5(12)

Midtown

5 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

105 West 55 Street

3.2(8)

Midtown

3 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
150 West 58 Street
Good cause

150 West 58 Street

3.8(9)

Midtown

No evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 West   55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 55 Street

3.4(7)

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 W 54 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 W 54 St

3.2(6)

Midtown

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
243 West   54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

243 West 54 Street

2.4(6)

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 West 54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

162 West 54 Street

3.3(6)

Midtown

No evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
211 West   53 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

211 West 53 Street

3.1(6)

Midtown

4 evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
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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