What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It means the building was constructed before 1947. Use it as a building-age signal, then confirm specific details with the property (systems, maintenance history, and what was renovated).

How should I interpret “near the SIM2 bus” for a specific apartment?

Treat it as a location filter, not a guarantee of a short walk. Verify the closest stop for the address you’re considering and estimate your real morning travel time.

Is 1,001+ the number of all buildings in Bay Ridge?

No. It’s the count of eligible buildings in this Bay Ridge scope that match the selected filters (pre-war + near the SIM2 bus) on Openigloo right now.

What should I ask a building before applying or signing in a pre-war building?

Ask about heating and hot water operation, elevator status (if applicable), laundry availability, any recent major repairs, and how they handle maintenance requests.

Does the filter guarantee that every unit will be the same within a building?

No. Building filters describe the building, not every apartment. Unit-level differences (layout, floor, exposure, utilities included) can change monthly cost and day-to-day comfort.

What do Openigloo signals tell me that listings don’t?

They help you compare buildings more systematically using structured data and renter-focused Q&A context. Still, confirm key lease terms and fees directly with the building or managing agent.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often balance neighborhood feel with practical commute planning. This page narrows to pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus, so you can target addresses that fit your transit routine. Bay Ridge has an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, that match two filters: pre-war construction plus being near the SIM2 bus route. You’re looking at 1,001+ eligible buildings, so your next step is narrowing by unit details, commute fit, and building rules. Openigloo helps you screen faster with building-level signals, rated-building context, and renter-focused Q&A so you can ask better questions before you sign. Use the explorer to compare what matters to you (layout, costs, and any restrictions) and then verify the final details directly with the building or management.

Showing 343–360 of 1,001 pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus in Bay Ridge.

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545 85 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus in Bay Ridge

Pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus in Bay Ridge

545 85 Street

360 68 Street

520 79 Street

8023A 5 Avenue

535 73 Street

205 71 Street

6753 5 Avenue

7224 4 Avenue

573 80 Street

7207 3 Avenue

570 82 Street

237 96 Street

424 Senator Street

313 72 Street

6819 3 Avenue

78 70 Street

9903 3 Avenue

602 80 Street

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