What does the “4-train + pre-war” filter mean on this page?

It narrows the Upper East Side building set to those that are tagged as being near the 4 train and categorized as pre-war (built before 1947).

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo currently shows 162+ buildings that match the filter pair for the Upper East Side.

Are these buildings all similar because they’re pre-war?

No. “Pre-war” is about construction era, not condition. Building features, renovations, and management practices can differ a lot, so use tenant Q&A and ask about specific systems during tours.

How does Openigloo use reviews or signals when I’m comparing buildings?

On each building page, you’ll see renter-generated information plus Openigloo’s open-data style indicators and tenant Q&A, which helps you compare issues like maintenance, noise, and day-to-day living before you commit to a tour.

What should I confirm before applying or signing in pre-war buildings near a subway?

Ask about heat/hot water reliability, elevator reliability (if applicable), and noise/insulation expectations. Also confirm move-in costs, deposits, and whether utilities are included or billed separately.

Do the reviews tell me exactly how a specific apartment will feel day-to-day?

They can help you spot patterns, but experiences can vary by unit and floor. Use the building page to learn what tends to be consistent, then ask the leasing team about the specific unit you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Upper East Side

Upper East Side in Manhattan has 3.8/5 average rating across 17 rated buildings, based on how rated buildings are scoring on Openigloo. When you’re targeting pre-war buildings near the 4 train, use that rating baseline to guide your shortlist, then rely on building-level details and tenant Q&A to understand what day-to-day living is actually like (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 4 train on the Upper East Side. This Openigloo page covers 162+ buildings that match both filters—so you can focus on older building stock in a specific subway corridor. Use Openigloo to compare buildings side by side using renter-first signals. Each building page aggregates what others report, plus Openigloo’s open-data style indicators and tenant Q&A so you can ask sharper questions before you tour, apply, or sign.

Showing 91–108 of 162 pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Upper East Side.

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1254 Lexington Avenue

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Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Upper East Side

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Upper East Side

1254 Lexington Avenue

176 East 81 Street

123 East 84 Street

1274 Lexington Avenue

185 East 80 Street

52 East 81 Street

1404 3 Avenue

16 East 82 Street

24 East 81 Street

172 East 80 Street

38 East 81 Street

1118 Madison Avenue

11 East 80 Street

23 East 81 Street

110 East 85 Street

59 E 79 St

164 East 85 Street

126 East 83 Street

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