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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 1,063–1,080 of 1,187 pre-war buildings near the C train in South Harlem.

227 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

227 Lenox Avenue

3.5(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
258 West 117 Street

258 West 117 Street

3.8(1)

South Harlem

3 evictions
152 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
417 Manhattan Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

417 Manhattan Ave

4.9(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
244 West 122 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

244 West 122 Street

3.1(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
65 Lenox Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

65 Lenox Ave

2.9(1)

South Harlem

3 evictions
17 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
61 Lenox Ave

61 Lenox Ave

4.4(1)

South Harlem

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
238 West 112 Street

238 West 112 Street

2.4(1)

South Harlem

1 eviction
31 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
155 West  121 Street
Rent-stabilized

155 West 121 Street

3.5(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
268 West 120 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

268 West 120 Street

3.8(1)

South Harlem

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

107 West 119 Street

4.9(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

53 St Nicholas Avenue

4.8(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1979 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1979 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

1.4(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1845 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

1845 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

5.0(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
61 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
238 West 122 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

238 West 122 Street

4.8(1)

South Harlem

2 evictions
13 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21 West 120 Street
Rent-stabilized

21 West 120 Street

3.1(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
86 West  119 Street
Rent-stabilized

86 West 119 Street

4.5(1)

South Harlem

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

219 West 121 Street

2.8(1)

South Harlem

5 evictions
12 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
166 West 123 Street

166 West 123 Street

3.6(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
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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