Pre-war buildings near the BX26 bus in the Bronx

It means the building was built before 1947. Use it as a filter for building age and often the type of layout, systems, and common-area maintenance you may see in older Bronx buildings.

The page focuses on pre-war buildings in the Bronx near the BX26 route. It’s intended for commute planning, but you should still confirm how long your walk is from the building’s entrance to your typical bus stop.

They’re a useful starting point, but not a substitute for a direct check. Tenant Q&A and building notes can highlight patterns; you’ll still want to ask about current repairs, pest prevention practices, elevator uptime, and move-in timing.

Openigloo relies on open-record signals, which can lag real-world conditions. If a building shows pest-related items in records, ask the building management for current documentation and the latest treatment/prevention steps.

Confirm the total monthly cost (including which utilities are covered), security deposit and any move-in fees, lease start date, and any building rules (laundry access, package handling, and guest policies).

There are 2,424+ buildings in scope for this pre-war + BX26 bus filter combination as of 2026-07-07.

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