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Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense area of Manhattan with a wide mix of building ages, so you’ll find both older structures and more modern developments in close proximity to transit. This page focuses specifically on pre-war buildings near the 3 train. Across Midtown, rated buildings average a 3.8/5 score (based on 43 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Midtown, with 17+ buildings that match the filters. Use it to narrow building research to older construction while staying close to the 3 line for day-to-day commuting. On Openigloo, each building page brings together practical signals like rated building scores and building details, plus renter-focused Q&A to help you confirm what matters before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Midtown

Showing 1–17 of 17 pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Midtown.

46 West 46 Street

46 West 46 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
728 8 Avenue

728 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
730 8 Avenue

730 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 46 Street

144 West 46 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
154 West 44 Street
Good cause

154 West 44 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
140 West 46 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 46 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
13 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
146 West 46 Street

146 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 46 Street

134 West 46 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
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
255 W 43 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 W 43 St

Midtown

25 evictions
69 open violations
19 litigation cases
Bedbug history
688 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

688 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
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
142 West 46 Street
Good cause

142 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
8 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
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
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 for pre-war buildings near the 3 train in Midtown

  • Confirm the building is both pre-war and located near the 3 train stop(s) you’ll use most, since “near” can vary block to block.
  • Before applying, compare the full monthly cost (rent, deposits, any move-in fees) and ask whether utilities are included.
  • Check lease terms and renewal patterns directly with the management office, since pre-war buildings may have different setups by unit.
  • Review the building’s posted amenities and any building rules (laundry, package handling, elevators), and verify access during your move-in dates.
  • Use the “rated buildings” information as a starting point, then read related notes and ask follow-up questions for your specific unit.

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