What does “1-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It groups Upper West Side buildings that are pre-war and also near the 1 train corridor, so your commute filter and building age filter are applied together.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 1,961+ buildings in this Upper West Side + 1 train + pre-war scope (snapshot as of 2026-07-07).

How does Openigloo help me compare these pre-war buildings?

You can use building-level details plus signals from rated buildings, then cross-check with tenant-informed notes and Q&A to understand day-to-day policies before touring.

Are the building ratings specific to my exact unit?

Ratings are for rated buildings in the dataset, not a guarantee for any single unit. Use them as a starting point, then verify specifics with the building for your target apartment.

What should I confirm before signing in a pre-war building?

Confirm unit-specific details: heating/hot water operation, laundry access, noise expectations, and any move-in rules. Pre-war layouts and maintenance can vary within the same building.

Where can I verify fees, deposit, and utilities before I commit?

Use the building and apartment details on Openigloo, then confirm line items with the leasing office. Your total monthly cost can be different once broker fees, deposits, and utilities are included.

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 1 train in Upper West Side

Upper West Side building searches often balance commute convenience with older inventory. On Openigloo, this scope includes 1,961+ buildings matched to your filters. For a quick quality snapshot, Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 1 train in the Upper West Side on Openigloo. This scope covers 1,961+ buildings, so you can compare multiple options in one place while you narrow down your commute. Use Openigloo to see signals from rated buildings, scan building-level details, and read tenant-informed notes. You can also ask targeted questions before you tour, so you’re not relying only on the listing description.

Showing 55–72 of 1,961 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Upper West Side.