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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 955–972 of 1,250 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem.

239 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 West 116 Street

2.1(6)

South Harlem

3 evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
131 Central Park North
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 Central Park North

2.6(6)

South Harlem

1 eviction
11 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
28 West  125 Street
Good cause

28 West 125 Street

3.8(6)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2092 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2092 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

3.3(6)

South Harlem

No evictions
32 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
315 West 115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

315 West 115 Street

3.8(5)

South Harlem

7 evictions
15 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2196 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Good cause

2196 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

3.5(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2098 8 Avenue

2098 8 Avenue

4.5(5)

South Harlem

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
496 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

496 Manhattan Avenue

3.9(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 W 120 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 W 120 St

3.2(5)

South Harlem

1 eviction
92 open violations
7 litigation cases
Bedbug history
120 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

120 West 116 Street

2.3(5)

South Harlem

7 evictions
184 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 West  121 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 121 Street

2.0(5)

South Harlem

2 evictions
25 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24 West  125 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 West 125 Street

3.7(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2103 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2103 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

3.9(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
139 West 123 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 West 123 Street

4.1(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
147 West 111 Street
Good cause

147 West 111 Street

2.7(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2090 8 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2090 8 Avenue

3.8(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 Central Pk N
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 Central Pk N

3.2(5)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 W 116 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

257 W 116 St

1.8(4)

South Harlem

3 evictions
59 open violations
3 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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