Pre-war buildings near the BX39 bus in Soundview

It means the buildings are tagged as built before 1947. Use that tag as a starting point, then confirm details like current renovations, heating setup, and any known maintenance items with the building directly.

Treat it as a commute-area filter. When you choose a building, verify your exact route time (including transfers and walk time) and double-check the building’s street address relative to the stop you plan to use.

Yes. Ask about recent repairs and upgrades (plumbing/electrical), how pests are handled, and what the building does for maintenance requests. Pre-war tags describe era, not current condition.

The Soundview stats show 2.3/5 across 6 rated buildings. Use it to narrow options, then confirm specifics directly with the building because ratings can reflect past experiences rather than today’s conditions.

Yes. Always review the full move-in picture for each building: deposit, broker fee (if applicable), and any recurring charges called out in the listing. Utilities responsibility can also change your monthly cost.

Concourse with 1,709+ buildings; Fordham with 967+ buildings; University Heights with 836+ buildings; Norwood with 741+ buildings; Kingsbridge Heights with 550+ buildings.

This page surfaces buildings that match the pre-war + BX39 bus criteria, but availability can change. For each building, check the current “with available apartments” status or the posted availability in the listing before scheduling a tour.