What does “2-train” mean on this Upper West Side page?

It focuses your building search on locations in the Upper West Side that are tied to the 2 train corridor, so your commute can stay consistent when you compare buildings.

What does “pre-war” mean here?

Pre-war refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use it to set expectations about typical building characteristics and to ask targeted questions about updates and maintenance.

How many buildings match these filters on Openigloo?

There are 1,439+ buildings matching the Upper West Side scope with the 2-train + pre-war filter pair.

Are the ratings and signals on Openigloo based on the buildings here?

Yes. The Upper West Side scope shows an average rating of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings, so you can compare those building-level signals while you shortlist.

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

Confirm what has been renovated (if anything), how maintenance is handled, how utilities work in the lease, and whether the building has features you need day-to-day (laundry, entry/storage, elevator access where applicable).

Does this page guarantee a specific commute time or apartment condition?

No. Filter matching doesn’t replace a tour. Walk the route near your commute times and inspect the unit and common areas to confirm real-world conditions.

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 2 train in Upper West Side

Upper West Side in Manhattan is a dense residential area where renters often balance building character with day-to-day access to transit. On Openigloo, this scope includes 1,439+ buildings you can filter for pre-war inventory near the 2 train. For building-level quality context, Upper West Side shows 3.6/5 average building rating across 256 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in the Upper West Side—1,439+ buildings right now. This page narrows your search to historic inventory in the area plus a commute-oriented anchor: the 2 train. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level signals, read what rated buildings have to say, and use tenant Q&A to spot issues early. It’s a practical way to shortlist buildings before you request tours or review lease details.

Showing 523–540 of 1,439 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Upper West Side.