Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge

It’s a two-part filter for buildings in Bay Ridge that are pre-war (built before 1947) and also mapped close to the SIM4 bus route. The goal is to help you target buildings with older character and a bus commute option.

Openigloo shows 725+ buildings in Bay Ridge for the pre-war + SIM4 bus filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

No. It’s a location signal, not a promise. Stop distance, street conditions, and service frequency still matter, so confirm your exact stop and typical travel time during your hours.

Ask about renovation scope (especially heat, hot water, and electrical), water pressure, pest prevention practices, and any known building-wide maintenance patterns. Use tenant Q&A to spot what to question first.

The page uses scores across rated buildings in the Bay Ridge scope (2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings). Ratings reflect what’s captured in Openigloo for those rated buildings, so still confirm conditions during a tour.

Compare the full monthly cost, not just asking rent. Ask what’s included (utilities, amenities) and confirm deposits and any required fees before making a decision.

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