What does “pre-war + SIM4 bus” mean on this page?

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.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

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

Does “near the SIM4 bus” guarantee a quiet commute or easy access?

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.

What should I verify in a pre-war building before signing?

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.

Are the building ratings on this page based on everyone’s experience?

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.

How should I compare costs if I’m focused on transit and building age?

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.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often balance older building stock with straightforward commuting options along major bus routes like the SIM4. On Openigloo, you can focus on buildings that match both age and transit proximity, then use tenant Q&A and ratings from rated buildings to guide your shortlist. For Bay Ridge, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge. This page covers 725+ buildings currently in Openigloo’s scope using a multi-filter pair: pre-war + SIM4 bus. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by combining building-level signals with what renters say. Use ratings from rated buildings, check open-data details, and read tenant Q&A before you tour—especially when age and transit access can affect layout, maintenance, and day-to-day commuting.

Showing 649–666 of 725 pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge.

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Bay Ridge

446 Senator Street

459 Bay Ridge Avenue

181 73 St

170 72 Street

160 72 Street

9747 Shore Road

6817 6 Avenue

7201 Ridge Boulevard

7001 Ridge Boulevard

466 76 Street

368 97 Street

571 Ovington Avenue

215 Senator Street

639 Bay Ridge Avenue

509 79 Street

417 Ovington Avenue

551 78 Street

7715 4 Avenue

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