Pre-war buildings near the BXM8 bus in Parkchester

It means the building’s construction predates 1947. Use it to target older building stock, then confirm current conditions and maintenance details directly with the building.

The page is scoped to Parkchester and filtered to buildings positioned close to the BXM8 route. Walking distance can differ by block, so verify the exact stop and your commute time.

Openigloo provides signals (like rated-building context and renter Q&A where available), but you still need to confirm current unit availability, lease terms, fees, and any building policies during your showing or call.

Ask about maintenance and any recurring issues (for example, plumbing/electrical updates, pest control process, and response times), plus what’s included with the apartment (laundry, storage, utilities) and the current move-in cost.

No. The page’s rating context comes from rated buildings on Openigloo, but individual units can differ in condition, layout, and responsiveness. Use the information to guide questions, then validate during a walkthrough.

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

Look for questions related to move-in timing, maintenance issues, fees, and building rules. Then ask follow-ups about whether anything has changed since the last tenant interaction.