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 739–756 of 854 pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights.

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600 West 164 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights

Pre-war buildings near the 1 train in Washington Heights

600 West 164 Street

1985 Amsterdam Avenue

709 West 169 Street

535 West 160 Street

561 West 179 Street

511 West 172 Street

550 West 156 Street

507 West 170 Street

82 Wadsworth Avenue

526 West 173 Street

556 West 181 Street

507 West 159 Street

537 West 162 Street

165 Audubon Avenue

544 West 156 Street

894 Riverside Drive

641 West 169 Street

512 West 180 Street

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