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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 91–105 of 105 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Midtown.

42 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 West 56 Street

1.3(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 55 Street

4.3(1)

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West   47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28 West 47 Street

3.9(1)

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43 West   54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

43 West 54 Street

4.6(1)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

129 West 56 Street

4.3(1)

Midtown

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
25 West 54 Street

25 West 54 Street

4.1(1)

Midtown

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West   48 Street

28 West 48 Street

3.3(1)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
52 W 56 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 W 56 St

2.9(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 West 47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

252 West 47 Street

4.6(1)

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
58 West   56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

58 West 56 Street

2.5(1)

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 44 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 44 Street

4.9(1)

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 West   51 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

254 West 51 Street

3.6(1)

Midtown

6 evictions
11 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
54 West   56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 West 56 Street

2.5(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
120 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized

120 West 58 Street

3.1(1)

Midtown

No evictions
53 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 West   47 Street
Good cause

250 West 47 Street

4.5(1)

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
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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