What does “5-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It’s a combined filter. You’re seeing Upper East Side buildings that are flagged as pre-war and also mapped near the 5 train, so you can compare options that fit both location and building-era preferences.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo currently shows 162+ buildings in this scope (Upper East Side + 5 train + pre-war).

Is the building rating a guarantee about a specific unit?

No. Ratings are based on rated buildings (3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings). A unit’s condition and noise level can differ even within the same building, so confirm details with the landlord or management.

What should I verify before signing for a pre-war building?

Ask about the practical stuff: elevator vs. walk-up, heat/hot water consistency, any known construction/maintenance issues, and whether the unit’s layout works for your furniture and daily routine.

How close is “near the 5 train” in real life?

The filter helps you shortlist, but distance can still vary block to block. Verify the closest station entrance, typical walking time at your hours, and whether there are any stairs or accessibility constraints.

Does the full cost depend only on the asking rent here?

No. Even when buildings look favorable on asking rent, the full monthly cost can be affected by broker fees, deposits, and utilities—ask for the complete breakdown for the exact unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 5 train in Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is a large Manhattan neighborhood where you can often find long-standing building stock alongside newer renovations. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near the 5 train to help you compare building-era and transit proximity together, within the Upper East Side scope. For this neighborhood scope, Openigloo shows a 3.8/5 average building rating across 17 rated buildings, which you can use as a starting point before checking unit-specific details with the building (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train on the Upper East Side, with 162+ buildings matched on Openigloo. This page is a two-filter view: pre-war construction plus being close to the 5 line. Use Openigloo to narrow faster using building signals and renter-first context. You can check ratings from rated buildings, read reviews, and use building-level notes like tenant Q&A to confirm what matters before you sign—especially around layout, heat/hot water expectations, and how the building handles requests.

Showing 109–126 of 162 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side.

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174 East 85 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Upper East Side

174 East 85 Street

131 East 83 Street

12 East 86 Street

162 East 85 Street

171 E 81 St

168 East 82 Street

176 East 85 Street

151 East 81 Street

128 East 83 Street

106 East 81 Street

121 E 82 St

171 East 83 Street

152 East 84 Street

152 East 83 Street

165 East 83 Street

145 East 82 Street

120 East 82 Street

1392 3 Avenue

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