What does “BX6-SBS bus” mean for this page?

It scopes results to buildings around the BX6-SBS bus corridor in Melrose. Use the map and listing details to confirm your exact walking route to your preferred stop.

What counts as “pre-war” here?

This filter selects buildings built before 1947. For older buildings, it’s especially important to verify heating/hot-water specifics and maintenance history directly with the management.

How many buildings match these filters in Melrose?

Openigloo shows 137+ buildings for the Melrose, Bronx scope with the BX6-SBS bus and pre-war filters applied.

Is pre-war housing always cheaper or more affordable?

Not necessarily. This page is filtered by building age and transit proximity, not by affordability or income-restriction.

What should I confirm before applying to a pre-war building?

Ask about heat/hot water responsibilities, utilities and how they’re billed, appliance or unit-condition expectations, and any building policies (laundry, packages, access rules) that could affect daily routines.

Do the building details on Openigloo replace questions to the landlord?

No. Treat Openigloo as a starting point. Use renter Q&A and the building page details, then contact the building to confirm current policies, fees, and any recently changed conditions.

Pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus in Melrose

Q: Which neighborhoods are trending 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.

Melrose is a Bronx neighborhood where renters often look for practical commuting options along established bus routes. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus, using Openigloo to help you compare building-level details and confirm what matters for day-to-day living. In Melrose’s nearby context, the open snapshot shows Concourse with 1,709+ buildings, Fordham with 967+ buildings, University Heights with 836+ buildings, Soundview with 2,493+ buildings, and Norwood with 741+ buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus in Melrose, Bronx—137+ buildings to explore. Use the filters to narrow by location and building age so you can compare options that fit your commute and tolerance for older construction. Openigloo helps you screen buildings faster with renter-first signals: building details, helpful Q&A from people living there, and open-data indicators where available. You can focus your tours, confirm what matters (repairs, fees, utilities), and ask targeted questions before signing.

Showing 19–36 of 137 pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus in Melrose.

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400 East 161 Street

Melrose

Pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus in Melrose

Pre-war buildings near the BX6-SBS bus in Melrose

400 East 161 Street

688 Courtlandt Avenue

396 East 155 Street

431 East 154 Street

385 East 154 Street

779 Elton Avenue

423 East 159 Street

833 Elton Avenue

405 East 158 Street

922 Melrose Avenue

390 East 162 Street

690A Melrose Avenue

694 Courtlandt Avenue

2997 3 Avenue

450 East 160 Street

461 East 159 Street

374 East 160 Street

681 Melrose Avenue

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