Pre-war buildings near the R train in Soho

It means the building meets the pre-war age criteria used by Openigloo’s building dataset. Use it to filter building types by era, then confirm current conditions directly with the management office.

Not automatically. It’s a filter for location relative to the R line, but real commute time depends on the exact stop you use and your walking route. Check walk time at your usual departure hour.

You’ll see ratings coverage for Soho pre-war buildings, based on rated buildings in the dataset. Use that to compare options, then read tenant Q&A to validate what matters for your unit and move-in timeline.

Confirm lease start flexibility, renewal expectations, deposit and fee schedule, documentation needed for approval, and whether there are any restrictions that could affect your household or move-in plans.

Older buildings can vary widely by maintenance and upgrades. Ask about elevator status (if applicable), hot water consistency, laundry, pest control, and how repairs are handled, not just what upgrades were done in the past.

Treat them as signals, not guarantees. Look for answers to recurring questions (noise, responsiveness, utilities, building rules) and cross-check anything time-sensitive by asking the building directly.

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.