Pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is a large residential area in Manhattan where many renters focus on building history and everyday transit access. On Openigloo, you can filter for 6-train proximity and pre-war buildings to find buildings that match both priorities. For Upper East Side building quality signals, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 17 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
Find pre-war buildings near the 6 train in the Upper East Side on Openigloo. This filter covers 162+ buildings right now, so you can compare options without starting from scratch. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using signals like tenant Q&A and ratings from rated buildings, plus practical details that matter when you’re choosing apartments for rent. Use it to spot patterns early, then verify the specifics with the building before you commit.
Pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 162 pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side.

151 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958544,40.775098,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1143 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side

157 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960952,40.776521,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959478,40.779586,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
49 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956963,40.776083,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957397,40.776643,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1205 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side

55 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957542,40.777157,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1212 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956698,40.778852,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956695,40.777198,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.959936,40.778562,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
46 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957386,40.778303,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
114 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958072,40.777398,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
115 East 82 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.958248,40.774974,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960241,40.77703,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
54 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.96274,40.777858,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
994 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.960355,40.779579,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
18 East 84 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 6 train in Upper East Side
- Confirm the exact commute: “near the 6 train” can still mean different walking times depending on the building entrance.
- Check building basics that vary in pre-war stock: heating type, laundry access, elevator reliability, and any sublet or occupancy rules.
- Compare availability and lease timing across 162+ buildings, since availability can change week to week.
- Review tenant Q&A and rated building notes to understand common issues (noise, repairs, responsiveness), then ask your own questions during showings.
- Before paying a deposit, verify move-in costs and requirements (application steps, documentation needed, and any fee schedule the building follows).