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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 325–342 of 1,250 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem.

109 West  111 Street

109 West 111 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 MT Morris Park West

28 MT Morris Park West

South Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1486 5 Avenue

1486 5 Avenue

South Harlem

1 eviction
17 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24 West  123 Street

24 West 123 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
272 West 115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

272 West 115 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
29 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42-14 West 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42-14 West 111 Street

South Harlem

1 eviction
29 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
75 West 119 Street

75 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 West 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

280 West 117 Street

3.3(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
340 Manhattan Avenue

340 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
360 West 123 Street

360 West 123 Street

South Harlem

2 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
279 West 119 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

279 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
26 West 123 Street
Good cause

26 West 123 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
517 Manhattan Avenue

517 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
190 Lenox Avenue

190 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
5 West 120 Street

5 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
127 West 119 Street

127 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
111 Lenox Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 West 119 Street

20 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
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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