Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose
Melrose in the Bronx is a dense residential area where many renters focus on access to transit and walkable daily routes. This page targets pre-war buildings in Melrose and helps you compare options around the BX21 bus with 225+ buildings. In Melrose’s wider search scope, you can also see how demand is shifting across nearby areas like Concourse, Fordham, University Heights, Soundview, and Norwood, each with 1,709+, 967+, 836+, 2,493+, and 741+ buildings respectively (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose with 225+ buildings right now on Openigloo. This page narrows results to older housing stock so you can compare nearby options without starting from scratch. Openigloo helps you vet buildings with tenant-first context: building-level signals from open records, plus reviews and renter Q&A that surface everyday details (like maintenance patterns and how management responds). Use it to short-list buildings, then confirm anything important directly with the landlord or super before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose
Showing 1–18 of 225 pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose.
/-73.916425,40.822683,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
796 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.914265,40.819128,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2995 3 Avenue
Melrose
/-73.920617,40.817074,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
323 East 149 Street
Melrose
/-73.918777,40.817827,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
606 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.920476,40.81737,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
320 East 150 Street
Melrose
/-73.913688,40.819702,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3021B 3 Avenue
Melrose
/-73.920142,40.818101,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
318 East 151 Street
Melrose
/-73.914559,40.820347,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
432 East 156 Street
Melrose
/-73.91726,40.818496,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
387 East 152 Street
Melrose
/-73.916582,40.82022,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
386 East 155 Street
Melrose
/-73.921338,40.817602,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
298 East 150 Street
Melrose
/-73.915248,40.822103,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
773 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.909355,40.824029,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
512 East 163 Street
Melrose
/-73.91224,40.823135,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
860 Elton Avenue
Melrose
/-73.915364,40.823349,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
371 East 159 Street
Melrose
/-73.917431,40.820764,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
720 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.909239,40.82368,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3221 3 Avenue
Melrose
/-73.913053,40.82518,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
920 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX21 bus in Melrose
- Expect older building stock: confirm what’s been updated (windows, heating, electrical) and ask for recent inspection/repair documentation.
- Before applying, verify current rent, lease start date, and any move-in costs (deposit, broker fee, utilities) for the specific unit.
- Use the BX21 bus proximity as a convenience check, but also confirm actual walking time to the closest stop and nearby service hours.
- Cross-check building-level signals with what the landlord says in writing, especially for responsiveness, hot-water reliability, and pest-prevention practices.
- If a building is pre-war, ask about elevator access (if any), laundry setup, and whether there are any unit-specific limitations. Listings can differ even within the same building.