Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Manhattan
This page tracks pre-war buildings near the Z train across Manhattan, with 2,071+ buildings matching the filters right now. “Pre-war” means buildings constructed before 1947, and “near the Z train” focuses your search on blocks within the Z subway corridor. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings faster by pairing building-level signals with what renters share: rated buildings from Openigloo reviews, open-data context, and tenant Q&A where available. Use it to compare buildings before you spend time scheduling tours and calling the management office.
Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 2,071 pre-war buildings near the Z train in Manhattan.

248 Mott St
Nolita

163 Chrystie Street
Lower East Side
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150 Rivington Street
Lower East Side

21 Avenue B
East Village
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222 West Broadway
Tribeca

47 Ann Street
Fulton/Seaport

221 Mott Street
Nolita
/-73.999424,40.714308,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
26 Mulberry Street
Chinatown
/-73.998761,40.72155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39 1/2 Crosby Street
Soho
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112 Mercer Street
Soho
/-73.983347,40.724592,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
519 East 5 Street
East Village
/-73.985502,40.721709,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
245 East Houston Street
Lower East Side
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59 Rear Bayard Street
Chinatown
/-73.996358,40.722233,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
217 Mulberry Street
Nolita
/-73.994273,40.721702,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
194 Elizabeth Street
Nolita
/-73.990336,40.723894,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
35 East 1 Street
East Village
/-73.992332,40.716075,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37 Allen Street
Chinatown
/-73.984918,40.719886,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 Clinton Street
Lower East Side
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the Z train in Manhattan
- Confirm the “near the Z” area for your commute by checking the exact station entrance location and walking time at the times you’ll travel.
- Ask about building age-related issues common to pre-war housing: elevator reliability, heat and hot-water performance, mold/water history, and recent capital improvements.
- Check the lease terms before signing: renewal process, rent-change notice requirements, and whether any move-in fees are applied per tenant.
- Verify what’s included in the rent (utilities, laundry, storage) since pre-war buildings can vary widely by landlord and unit type.
- Use available tenant Q&A and review details to spot patterns, then confirm specifics directly with the building for your exact unit.