Pre-war buildings near the B train in the Bronx

“Pre-war” refers to buildings built before 1947. This filter groups older residential buildings, so you’ll want to confirm how current systems and maintenance are handled at each building.

It’s the Bronx-focused scope of buildings that fit a practical B-train commute context used by Openigloo’s building matching. Still, walking time and schedule reliability can vary, so it’s worth verifying routes for your typical commute hours.

You can compare building pages for renter-relevant signals, read tenant-reported context, and use the page details to spot questions to ask. Then you confirm the exact lease and unit details directly with the building or management.

Often, yes. Confirm the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent (fees and any deposit requirements, and what you’re responsible for like certain utilities). Also review renewal/termination terms and any rules around entry, laundry, and building access.

Older buildings can have more variability by unit and management. Ask about recent repairs, how heat/hot water is maintained, elevator or intercom reliability, and current maintenance backlogs. Tenant context can help you know what to ask.

Concourse with 1,709+ buildings; Fordham with 967+ buildings; University Heights with 836+ buildings; Soundview with 2,493+ buildings; Norwood with 741+ buildings.