Pre-war buildings near the BXM8 bus in City Island

It means the buildings were constructed before 1947. Use it as a starting point for expectations about building systems, layouts, and maintenance priorities—then confirm the current condition and any upgrades with the building.

This filter is tied to proximity to the BXM8 route within the City Island scope. Because “near” can vary block-by-block, confirm your route from the specific stop you’d use most.

The scope is buildings in City Island that match the filters. Apartment availability can change, so check the unit details on each building page for what’s currently being advertised.

Ask about heating/hot water performance, electrical capacity (especially if you plan to run multiple large appliances), any known moisture or pest-prevention practices, and whether maintenance requests have clear turnaround timelines.

Openigloo aggregates building-level information and renter Q&A so you can compare what’s consistent across sources. Still, treat management as the final source for anything time-sensitive like move-in dates, fees, and unit-specific rules.

Not automatically. The filters narrow location and building era, but deposits, utility responsibility, and lease conditions vary by building and unit—confirm the full monthly cost and move-in fees before committing.

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