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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.

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.

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