Pre-war buildings near the B16 bus in NYC

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. It’s a building-age filter, so you still need to confirm current unit condition and systems (heat, hot water, insulation, and repairs) with the building.

The page narrows results to buildings located near the B16 bus corridor. Use it to shortlist commutes, then validate travel time from the exact address and the closest practical stops.

There are 8,573+ buildings in scope for the pre-war + B16 bus pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Confirm the heating/hot-water setup, laundry access, any known building-wide maintenance issues, and the condition of the specific unit. Ask for a walk-through checklist and timelines for any repairs.

Often yes. Even when the monthly rent is clear, you may still face application costs, move-in fees, security deposit requirements, and potential broker/agent-related charges. Always request a full itemized breakdown before committing.

No. Openigloo can help you compare using available information and tenant Q&A, but you should still tour the unit, review documentation provided by the building, and ask direct questions about maintenance and rules.

Openigloo aggregates building-level details and community signals. Some signals can be based on public/open data where available, but you should treat them as starting points and confirm specifics with management for your lease.