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 37–54 of 225 pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose.
/-73.913657,40.821384,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
779 Elton Avenue
Melrose
/-73.913521,40.822808,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
423 East 159 Street
Melrose
/-73.912916,40.822796,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
833 Elton Avenue
Melrose
/-73.914435,40.82234,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
405 East 158 Street
Melrose
/-73.913026,40.825229,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
922 Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.919226,40.817891,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
603 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.91954,40.817977,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
334 East 151 Street
Melrose
/-73.918373,40.818529,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
632 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.919656,40.817511,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
339 East 150 Street
Melrose
/-73.91383,40.824699,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
390 East 162 Street
Melrose
/-73.91591,40.819665,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
690A Melrose Avenue
Melrose
/-73.917655,40.820014,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
694 Courtlandt Avenue
Melrose
/-73.921667,40.819167,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
632 Morris Avenue
Melrose
/-73.922337,40.817764,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
560 Morris Avenue
Melrose
/-73.922155,40.818206,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
586 Morris Avenue
Melrose
/-73.914217,40.81919,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2997 3 Avenue
Melrose
/-73.912372,40.822887,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
450 East 160 Street
Melrose
/-73.921046,40.817828,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
303 East 150 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.