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

“Pre-war” means the building was built before 1947. Use this filter to target building age, then verify current conditions and upgrades building-by-building.

How does the “Q train” part of the search work?

The Q-train filter focuses on buildings near the Q subway line so you’re not starting from the wrong commute assumption. Always confirm the walking time during your usual day and with your preferred entrance points.

What does Openigloo show for Midtown buildings beyond photos?

Openigloo surfaces building signals such as which buildings are rated, plus reviews and tenant Q&A. Use these to spot recurring themes and to draft better questions for the super, leasing office, or management.

Are pre-war buildings more likely to have issues with maintenance or layout?

They can, but it’s not automatic. Midtown pre-war stock ranges from well-renovated to more dated. Treat reviews and Q&A as a starting point, then ask the building for the specific unit’s condition and recent work orders.

What should I ask before signing a lease for a pre-war building near the Q train?

Ask about elevator operation (if applicable), heating/hot water reliability, pest control process, noise expectations, and how the building handles maintenance requests. Also confirm any requirements that affect move-in timing.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Midtown scope?

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 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.

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253 West 55 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Midtown

253 West 55 Street

36 West 56 Street

485 Park Avenue

29 West 46 Street

32 East 58 Street

20 West 46 Street

135 West 58 Street

54 West 55 Street

688 8 Avenue

37 West 46 Street

936 8 Avenue

52 West 55 Street

16 East 58 Street

123 West 45 Street

60 West 45 Street

47 West 55 Street

115 West 57 Street

130 West 58 Street

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