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 199–216 of 225 pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose.
/-73.91582,40.823142,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
364 East 159 Street
Melrose
/-73.917354,40.819272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
377 East 153 Street
Melrose
/-73.921785,40.818977,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
624 Morris Avenue
Melrose
/-73.912438,40.824298,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
430 East 162 Street
Melrose
/-73.916804,40.824134,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3146 Park Avenue
Melrose
/-73.915333,40.819161,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
422 East 154 Street
Melrose
/-73.916414,40.818655,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
650 Melrose Ave
Melrose
/-73.921526,40.817311,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
295 East 149 Street
Melrose
/-73.917531,40.819672,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
366 East 154 Street
Melrose
/-73.910816,40.822523,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
871 Brook Avenue
Melrose
/-73.91479,40.823975,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
381 East 160 Street
Melrose
/-73.922075,40.817445,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
281 East 149 Street
Melrose
/-73.915467,40.820531,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
732 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.916119,40.819291,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
680 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.918261,40.817965,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
367 East 151 Street
Melrose
/-73.91526,40.8219,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
769 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.919014,40.818348,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
623 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.91697,40.818803,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
390 East 153 Street
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.