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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 91–108 of 121 pre-war buildings near the B train in Midtown.

932 8 Avenue

932 8 Avenue

3.5(3)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

134 West 58 Street

4.0(3)

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
854 8 Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

854 8 Ave

3.6(3)

Midtown

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 West   55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 55 Street

3.7(3)

Midtown

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

145 West 58 Street

4.4(2)

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized

117 West 57 Street

2.6(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 58 Street

2.8(2)

Midtown

3 evictions
1 open violation
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
23 West 56 Street
Good cause

23 West 56 Street

2.9(2)

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 West 58 Street
Rent-stabilized

140 West 58 Street

4.9(2)

Midtown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 West 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 West 52 Street

4.8(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1413 Avenue Of The Americas

1413 Avenue Of The Americas

3.6(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
69 West 55 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

69 West 55 Street

4.2(2)

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 Central Park South

106 Central Park South

5.0(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
37 West   54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37 West 54 Street

4.0(1)

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
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

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.

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