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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 73–90 of 105 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown.

117 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 West 58 Street

3.3(5)

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
57 W 58 St
Rent-stabilized

57 W 58 St

2.5(4)

Midtown

3 evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
853 7 Avenue
Good cause

853 7 Avenue

3.7(4)

Midtown

1 eviction
40 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
152 W 49 St
Good cause

152 W 49 St

3.3(4)

Midtown

No evictions
25 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
932 8 Avenue

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

134 West 58 Street

4.0(3)

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
854 8 Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

854 8 Ave

3.6(3)

Midtown

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 West   55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 55 Street

3.7(3)

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 West 58 Street

4.4(2)

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized

117 West 57 Street

2.6(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 58 Street

2.8(2)

Midtown

3 evictions
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
23 West 56 Street
Good cause

23 West 56 Street

2.9(2)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized

140 West 58 Street

4.9(2)

Midtown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 West 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 52 Street

4.8(2)

Midtown

2 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1413 Avenue Of The Americas

1413 Avenue Of The Americas

3.6(2)

Midtown

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

69 West 55 Street

4.2(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 Central Park South

106 Central Park South

5.0(1)

Midtown

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

37 West 54 Street

4.0(1)

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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