Pre-war buildings near the BX39 bus in West Farms
West Farms is a Bronx neighborhood where you’ll find a mix of older and newer residential buildings, with many renters looking for practical transit access along major bus routes like the BX39. On Openigloo’s latest snapshot, West Farms sits within a broader set of nearby neighborhood building markets where Concourse has 1,709+ buildings, Fordham has 967+ buildings, University Heights has 836+ buildings, Soundview has 2,493+ buildings, and Norwood has 741+ buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 28+ pre-war buildings near the BX39 bus in West Farms. It’s a multi-filter pair: pre-war (built before 1947) plus location coverage around the BX39 route area, so you can focus on building stock and transit proximity. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by showing building-level details, what other renters flagged in Q&A, and review signals tied to specific buildings. Before you apply, use the same pages to confirm amenities, lease terms, and any constraints that could affect your move-in timeline.
Pre-war buildings near the BX39 bus in West Farms
Showing 19–28 of 28 pre-war buildings near the BX39 bus in West Farms.
/-73.879224,40.844533,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
975 East 181 Street
West Farms
/-73.87994,40.8442,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2116 Vyse Avenue
West Farms
/-73.878891,40.844862,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
980 Bronx Park South
West Farms
/-73.879724,40.845082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2137 Vyse Avenue
West Farms
/-73.880679,40.84492,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
934 East 181 Street
West Farms
/-73.880836,40.843208,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2074 Vyse Avenue
West Farms
/-73.878423,40.844562,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
990 Bronx Park South
West Farms
/-73.878834,40.844349,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
983 East 181 Street
West Farms
/-73.880763,40.843286,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2078 Vyse Avenue
West Farms
/-73.880376,40.844393,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2115 Vyse Avenue
West Farms
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX39 bus in West Farms
- Filter focus: pre-war buildings built before 1947, plus the BX39 bus area in West Farms.
- Prioritize tours for noise and layout fit, since older buildings can vary a lot by unit and floor.
- Check the lease terms and renewal language early; pre-war buildings may have a mix of rental situations and protections.
- Verify fees and move-in requirements (application, security deposit, any recurring charges) before you budget.
- If the building has units listed as available, compare the posted rent against the total monthly cost, not just the asking price.