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Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan is a practical search area if you want building options close to major transit. On Openigloo, you can focus your building search by filtering for pre-war stock and then checking how it fits your commute. For Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown, with 115+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. This page combines two filters: “pre-war” (built before 1947) and “q-train” (walkable to the subway line), so you can focus your search on building stock and commute fit. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings faster using rated building signals plus renter-first content like reviews and tenant Q&A. You can also cross-check key questions before applying, including maintenance realities and any restrictions the building mentions.

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown

Showing 37–54 of 115 pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown.

34 West 56 Street

34 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 West 55 Street
Good cause

19 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
131 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
65 East 54 Street

65 East 54 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
39 West   46 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

39 West 46 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
40 East 58 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40 East 58 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 West 56 Street

38 West 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
46 West 56 Street

46 West 56 Street

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
52 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

52 West 57 Street

Midtown

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 West 46 Street
Good cause

138 West 46 Street

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
480 Park Avenue

480 Park Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
854 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

854 7 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
162 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized

162 West 56 Street

Midtown

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 East 56 Street

58 East 56 Street

Midtown

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
255 W 43 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 W 43 St

Midtown

25 evictions
69 open violations
19 litigation cases
Bedbug history
856 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

856 8 Avenue

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 West 57 Street
Good cause

35 West 57 Street

Midtown

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 West   58 Street
Good cause

211 West 58 Street

Midtown

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 West   55 Street

49 West 55 Street

Midtown

No evictions
13 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown

  • Use the map + transit proximity to confirm you can reach the Q train without a time mismatch during your typical hours.
  • Filter expectations: “pre-war” buildings can vary widely in elevator availability, layout, and updates even within the same block area.
  • When you find a shortlist, read the building notes and ask the property directly about recent renovations, pests/maintenance history, and how common issues are handled.
  • Confirm lease terms and move-in costs early. Full monthly cost can include broker fees, deposits, and any required utilities beyond the asking rent.
  • If a unit allows pets (or requires documentation), verify any fees, counts/weights limits, and breed or paperwork requirements before you move forward.

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