What does “pre-war” mean on this Openigloo page?

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. Use it to narrow the building type, then confirm condition and renovations for the specific unit you’re considering.

What does “near the BX21 bus” include?

It’s a location filter that focuses your search around the BX21 route area in Melrose. Walking time and stop access can vary by address, so confirm the closest stop and your route in person.

Are these buildings currently available apartments for rent?

This page is scoped to the Melrose neighborhood and the BX21 + pre-war filters. For availability and current pricing by unit, open each building on Openigloo and review what’s advertised.

How should I use reviews and tenant Q&A when touring pre-war buildings?

Treat them as leads, not guarantees. Look for repeated themes (maintenance timelines, communication, recurring issues), then ask targeted questions on-site and request answers specific to the exact unit.

What fees and costs should I expect beyond the asking rent?

Even when building-level info is helpful, your full monthly cost can change based on the unit and lease terms. Confirm broker fee (if any), deposit, and which utilities you pay for the exact apartment.

Does “pre-war” tell me anything about safety conditions right now?

It narrows building age, not current conditions. Use Openigloo signals as a starting point, but still ask the building directly about current maintenance, repairs, and any active issues.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

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.

Showing 55–72 of 225 pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose.

461 East 159 Street

Melrose

Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose

Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Melrose

461 East 159 Street

322 East 151 Street

308 East 151 Street

578 Courtlandt Avenue

596 Courtlandt Avenue

374 East 160 Street

681 Melrose Avenue

649 Elton Avenue

615 Melrose Avenue

682 Courtlandt Avenue

428 East 154 Street

413 East 152 Street

410 East 153 Street

399 East 160 Street

386 East 159 Street

462 East 160 Street

413 East 154 Street

398 East 152 Street

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