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.
Pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown
Showing 73–90 of 121 pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown.
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115 West 57 Street
Midtown
/-73.977966,40.765285,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
130 West 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.979329,40.765879,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
911 7 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.98411,40.757937,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 West 46 Street
Midtown
150 West 51 Street
Midtown
245 West 51 Street
Midtown
101 West 55 Street
Midtown
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105 West 55 Street
Midtown
150 West 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.979989,40.764024,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981044,40.763632,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 W 54 St
Midtown
/-73.983219,40.764599,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.98128,40.763274,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.982973,40.763624,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 West 53 Street
Midtown
/-73.977253,40.765443,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 West 58 Street
Midtown
57 W 58 St
Midtown
853 7 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.983287,40.760056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 W 49 St
Midtown
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown
- Expect a mix of older building stock; confirm what’s been renovated (windows, boiler/HVAC, common areas) and whether units reflect current conditions.
- If a building has any unit turnover patterns, read the most recent tenant Q&A first, then ask management the same questions for your specific apartment.
- Pre-war buildings can have variable layouts and maintenance histories; ask about appliance condition, hot-water timing, and recent work/repairs.
- Before you sign, verify the full monthly cost beyond rent (utilities responsibilities, any move-in fees/deposits, and whether broker-related charges apply).
- Use the B-train proximity as a commute signal, but confirm walking time in your route and whether the building is on a quiet block for night comfort.