What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It indicates the building was constructed before 1947. On Openigloo, you can use this filter to focus your search on older Midtown buildings that may differ in layout, systems, and renovation history.

Does “near the B train” guarantee an easy commute?

It’s a location-based match, not a commute-time guarantee. Always check your route and walking time at the hours you’d commute, since street conditions and transfer choices can change your experience.

How should I use the renter Q&A before applying?

Skim the questions that match your priorities (repairs, noise, responsiveness, package handling, lease renewals). Then ask management those same items for the exact unit you’re considering to avoid mismatches between floors or unit types.

What details should I confirm in a pre-war building before signing?

Ask about the current condition of key systems (heat/hot water, ventilation, plumbing), recent maintenance or renovations, and any rules that affect day-to-day living (laundry access, storage, entry procedures).

Are these buildings eligible for rent-regulation protections like rent-stabilized listings?

This page is scoped by the B-train proximity and pre-war construction, not by rent regulation. If you need rent regulation protections, apply the relevant regulatory filter separately and compare building-by-building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense area in Manhattan where you can target older buildings while staying close to key transit. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the B train, and the Openigloo dataset currently shows 121+ matching buildings. Across Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 (43 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 121+ pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown. Use this page to compare buildings that match both filters, then narrow to the ones with available units and the lease terms you can live with. Openigloo helps you vet buildings faster with rated building signals, renter Q&A, and open-data context on the building itself. When you’re short on time, start here, then confirm details like move-in costs and building policies directly with management.

Showing 1–18 of 121 pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown.

160 Central Park South

Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown

160 Central Park South

55 West 55 Street

46 West 46 Street

31 West 55 Street

246 West 48 Street

230 West 48 Street

536 Madison Avenue

5 East 51 Street

858 8 Avenue

244 West 48 Street

204 West 55 Street

160 West 54 Street

205 West 54 Street

41 West 46 Street

48 West 55 Street

144 West 46 Street

24 West 46 Street

62 West 48 Street

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