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Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem

South Harlem in Manhattan is a walk-and-ride area where many renters look for reliable access to transit and housing stock with older architectural character. On Openigloo, you can filter directly for buildings that fit your commute needs and construction type, including 2-train access and pre-war buildings. For South Harlem, the average building rating is 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem on Openigloo. This page covers 1,250+ eligible buildings that match the multi-filter pair: 2-train access plus pre-war construction. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings with real renter signals. You can compare rated buildings, scan what residents flag in reviews, and use building-level details and tenant Q&A to focus your tours before you apply or sign.

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem

Showing 163–180 of 1,250 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem.

547 Manhattan Avenue

547 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 West 116 Street

139 West 116 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
41 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
195 Lenox Ave
Rent-stabilized

195 Lenox Ave

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 West 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

204 West 111 Street

South Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1974 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1974 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

South Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
7 litigation cases
Bedbug history
495 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

495 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
130 West 116 Street

130 West 116 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1878 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

1878 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

South Harlem

2 evictions
10 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
147 West 119 Street
Rent-stabilized

147 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
139 West 122 Street

139 West 122 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 West 122 Street

241 West 122 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1775 Madison Avenue

1775 Madison Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
229 West  113 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

229 West 113 Street

South Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3 East 124 Street
Rent-stabilized

3 East 124 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
421 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
70 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
346 West 123 Street

346 West 123 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
21 East 115 Street

21 East 115 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
222 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 St Nicholas Avenue

South Harlem

1 eviction
46 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 2 train in South Harlem

  • Confirm the exact commute: the 2 train route varies by block, so check your walk time and transfer plan to your daily destinations.
  • Verify the building is truly pre-war with the address record or on-site details before committing, since renovations can mask the original age.
  • Check what’s included in the rent for each available unit (utilities, appliances, and any building fees) before scheduling movers.
  • Compare maintenance patterns across rated buildings using the rating snapshot and the specific issues mentioned in renter Q&A.
  • If you’re sensitive to noise or elevator availability, ask for unit-specific details during the tour, not just building-level summaries.

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