Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown
Midtown is a dense part of Manhattan where renters often look for buildings that fit both everyday logistics and commute patterns. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the 5 train, using Openigloo to help you compare building-level signals. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
This page covers pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown, with 30+ buildings currently matched to your filters (5-train + pre-war). Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated building signals and what renters actually ask in tenant Q&A. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm the specifics with management or the super before signing a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown
Showing 19–30 of 30 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midtown.
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35 West 57 Street
Midtown
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36 West 56 Street
Midtown
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485 Park Avenue
Midtown
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32 East 58 Street
Midtown
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423 Madison Avenue
Midtown
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20 West 46 Street
Midtown
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16 East 58 Street
Midtown

57 W 58 St
Midtown
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23 West 56 Street
Midtown
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24 West 45 Street
Midtown
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8 East 48 Street
Midtown

111 East 56 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 5 train in Midtown
- Use the 5-train filter to focus your commute options, then check the exact walk time from the listed address for each building.
- Pre-war can mean older systems and layouts; ask about recent updates (plumbing, heat, hot water) and how maintenance issues are handled.
- Review rent and lease terms carefully, including renewal and any listed restrictions that could affect future rent changes.
- Even with a shortlist, confirm current availability, move-in timing, and any move-in requirements (IDs, application process, and approvals).
- Ask about building rules that often vary by building—laundry access, package handling, and noise/quiet-hours expectations.