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Pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem

South Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often prioritize commute access and older building stock. This page narrows to pre-war buildings near the C train, so you can focus on buildings that match both filters as you compare options. For South Harlem, rated buildings average 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem. Openigloo currently shows 1,187+ buildings in this scope, filtered to the C train area and pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to narrow by what matters before you apply: building-level signals, ratings from rated buildings, and renter Q&A that helps you sanity-check what the listing may not explain (layout, maintenance patterns, and landlord responses). You can also compare details across buildings so you spend less time guessing and more time asking the right questions.

Pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem

Showing 469–486 of 1,187 pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem.

129 West 120 Street

129 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West 120 Street

54 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
144 West 119 Street

144 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
104 West 121 Street

104 West 121 Street

South Harlem

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

276 West 115 Street

South Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
20 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

20 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
69 St Nicholas Avenue

69 St Nicholas Avenue

South Harlem

2 evictions
34 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2220 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

2220 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 West 120 Street

153 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 Lenox Avenue

257 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1864 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

1864 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

South Harlem

3 evictions
136 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
266 West  121 Street

266 West 121 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 West 119 Street

73 West 119 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
15 West 121 Street

15 West 121 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 West 118 Street
Good cause

124 West 118 Street

South Harlem

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

152 West 123 Street

South Harlem

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

361 West 123 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
106 West 118 Street

106 West 118 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem

  • Confirm the exact address and walking route to the nearest C line stop, since “near” can vary block to block.
  • Verify the building is actually pre-1947 in the building details, since older stock can affect heat, plumbing, and renovation schedules.
  • Review what’s included with rent (utilities, laundry access, storage) and ask how conditions are handled in units similar to yours.
  • Check lease terms and renewal language, especially if you’re sensitive to move-in timing or changes after signing.
  • Use the building’s rating and the number of rated buildings (where shown) as a starting point, then read the tenant Q&A for practical context.

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