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

It scopes buildings in Washington Heights that are near the 1 subway line and that meet the pre-war criterion (built before 1947).

How many pre-war, 1-train-access buildings are available in Washington Heights right now?

Openigloo shows 854+ buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

How does Openigloo help when searching across many pre-war buildings?

Openigloo organizes building-level signals—reviews, tenant questions (when available), and practical information—so you can compare options faster and then verify the details with management before committing.

Does the building rating (3.0/5) reflect all buildings in the neighborhood?

No. The 3.0/5 is across 123 rated buildings in Washington Heights. Some buildings may not have enough data to be rated.

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

Ask about day-to-day issues tenants report (maintenance responsiveness, pests, noise), and confirm the specifics for your unit: heating/AC setup, any known construction or facade work, and how utilities and common-area issues are handled.

Are the neighborhood and filter results a guarantee of current conditions (like pests or repairs)?

No. Openigloo signals help you screen, but conditions can change. Use the information as a starting point and ask the building directly, ideally in writing.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

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.

Showing 181–198 of 854 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights.

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Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights

Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights

611 West 176 Street

2040 Amsterdam Avenue

534 West 175 Street

189 Audubon Avenue

920 St Nicholas Avenue

517 West 179 Street

505 West 173 Street

461 West 164 Street

468 West 166 Street

555 West 159 Street

438 West 162 Street

422 West 160 Street

453 West 164 Street

532 West 175 Street

2374 Amsterdam Avenue

2109 Amsterdam Avenue

648 West 158 Street

540 West 158 Street

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