Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights
Washington Heights, Manhattan is centered around the north-south subway experience, and this page focuses on pre-war buildings that fit near the 1 train corridor. If you’re comparing older building stock, it helps to review building-level signals and then confirm key details with management. In Washington Heights, rated buildings average 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights, Manhattan—854+ buildings you can explore on Openigloo. This is a building-focused search that combines location access (the 1 train) with pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with what matters for renting: building-level reviews, open-data signals, and tenant questions where available. You can narrow to the buildings that fit your priorities, then verify details directly with the building before signing a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights
Showing 163–180 of 854 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights.
/-73.944118,40.832699,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
546 West 156 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94401,40.83401,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
551 West 157 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.932729,40.848705,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
552 West 181 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940095,40.833509,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
478 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.945404,40.836559,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
638 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942547,40.835305,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
552 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.932271,40.847172,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
507 West 179 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936421,40.84009,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2185 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.933568,40.846506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
534 West 178 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.933246,40.847857,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
546 West 180 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942387,40.83483,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
541 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94175,40.83377,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1982 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.941864,40.834651,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
519 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940572,40.838652,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
550 West 165 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.937472,40.8428,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
559 West 171 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.935077,40.845365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.941654,40.832834,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
469 West 157 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940775,40.836215,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
512 West 162 Street
Washington Heights
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights
- Filter by 1-train access and confirm your exact commute time and transfer options from each building’s cross streets.
- Check the building’s pre-war details you care about (layout, elevator situation if applicable, window types, and heating approach) since age can affect maintenance and costs.
- Look at what tenants flag in reviews and any Q&A about responsiveness, noise, pests, and how building staff handles issues.
- Before you apply, confirm the full move-in picture: broker/fee expectations, required deposits, and utility responsibilities beyond the asking rent.
- Use the rated-building information as a starting point; still ask the current owner/management about current conditions and any recent changes.