What does “E train + pre-war” mean on this Midtown buildings page?

It’s a combined filter for buildings located near the E train and categorized as pre-war (built before 1947).

How many buildings match this filter right now?

There are 121+ buildings matching “E train + pre-war” in Midtown on Openigloo.

Do the Openigloo signals reflect current building conditions?

They’re based on building-level data and renter input. Still, older buildings can change over time, so confirm details directly with management before signing.

What should I verify in pre-war buildings near the E train?

Ask about recent building updates (heating, hot water, elevators), noise and ventilation at your specific unit, laundry access, and any restrictions for bikes, storage, or move-in/out.

Will being near the E train affect noise or street conditions?

It can. Even when a building is “near” the line, unit-level exposure varies. Check window orientation, street frontage, and how the building handles sound insulation.

How should I compare multiple options on this page?

Start with Openigloo’s rated-building signals, then narrow by unit practicalities: commute route, layout fit, utilities/fees, and the building’s current policies.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Midtown

Midtown is a dense area where renters often balance commute convenience with building-by-building differences, including older stock when you filter for pre-war buildings near the E train. On Openigloo, this Midtown scope currently includes 121+ matching buildings for that transit-and-era pairing. For overall building sentiment in Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Explore pre-war buildings near the E train in Midtown: 121+ buildings match this filter on Openigloo. Use this page to narrow your search by two practical factors, proximity to the E train and building vintage. Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster with rated building signals, plus renter-focused content like building Q&A and review history. You can also cross-check details before you commit—especially for older buildings where layout, systems, and renovations matter.

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

160 Central Park South

Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Midtown

160 Central Park South

55 West 55 Street

31 West 55 Street

246 West 48 Street

230 West 48 Street

536 Madison Avenue

728 8 Avenue

5 East 51 Street

858 8 Avenue

730 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

126 East 57 Street

62 West 48 Street

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