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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 127–144 of 1,250 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in South Harlem.

205 West 122 Street

205 West 122 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 West 119 Street

70 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
103 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

103 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
221 West 121 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

221 West 121 Street

South Harlem

3 evictions
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2084 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2084 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 West 118 Street

138 West 118 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 West 119 Street

153 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2007 5 Avenue

2007 5 Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
34 West 120 Street

34 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 West 121 Street

206 West 121 Street

South Harlem

2 evictions
20 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
15 St Nicholas Avenue
Good cause

15 St Nicholas Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
69 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
85 West 119 Street

85 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
265 West 114 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

265 West 114 Street

South Harlem

3 evictions
47 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
243 West  116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

243 West 116 Street

South Harlem

4 evictions
13 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4 West 121 Street
Rent-stabilized

4 West 121 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 West 123 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

11 West 123 Street

South Harlem

3 evictions
36 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
82 West 119 Street
Rent-stabilized

82 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2073 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2073 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

South Harlem

No evictions
6 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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