Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in NYC

It means the buildings shown are located near the BX20 route so your commute can rely on the bus line. Openigloo helps you compare options, but you should still verify the walking time from the building to the specific stop you’ll use.

Pre-war indicates the building was constructed before 1947. For older buildings, it’s especially important to confirm current system conditions (heat/hot water, plumbing/electrical), and ask whether any upgrades were completed and when.

This page is showing 873+ buildings that match the BX20-bus proximity and pre-war filters as of 2026-07-07.

Not necessarily. Use the building results to find which properties currently have apartments advertised on Openigloo, then confirm availability directly with the management or leasing team.

Ask about heating and hot water performance, elevator reliability (if applicable), any recurring maintenance issues, and what recent repairs or renovations were actually done. Older buildings can vary widely, even within the same construction era.

No. Use Openigloo to compare and prepare, then review the lease terms closely and confirm all costs and rules (deposits, move-in fees, utilities, and building policies) with the landlord or management.

BX20 proximity and pre-war status describe the area and building era, not unit details. You still need to verify the unit’s layout, monthly cost including fees/utilities, building access rules, and any restrictions that affect daily living.