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

“Pre-war” means the building was constructed before 1947. Use that as context for building systems and unit finishes, then confirm current conditions during your tour.

How does the “BX4A” filter work for these buildings?

It scopes results to buildings near the BX4A bus route area. Still, check the distance from each building to the closest stop and test your commute timing at different times of day.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

As of 2026-07-07, there are 5,131+ buildings matching the BX4A-area and pre-war filters on Openigloo.

What should I ask about before renting in a pre-war building?

Ask about heating and hot-water performance, window and insulation condition, plumbing/electrical updates, pest-prevention practices, and any known building-wide issues or upcoming work.

Does the data on Openigloo replace touring or calling the building?

No. Treat Openigloo as a shortlist tool. Verify availability, current building rules, and lease details directly with management or the leasing office.

Are there common fees or costs I might miss if I only look at the rent?

Yes. Even when two buildings have similar asking rents, move-in costs and ongoing costs (like deposits and utilities) can differ. Confirm the full monthly picture before you commit.

Pre-war buildings near the BX4A bus in NYC

Explore pre-war buildings near the BX4A bus corridor in NYC. This page covers 5,131+ buildings that match the BX4A-area location filter plus the pre-war filter (built before 1947). Openigloo brings renter-first signals into one place: building-level reviews and ratings, open-data flags where available, and tenant Q&A. Use it to narrow your list before you tour, then confirm details directly with the building and management team.

Showing 2,899–2,916 of 5,131 pre-war buildings near the BX4A bus in NYC.

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1151 East 165 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the BX4A bus in NYC

Pre-war buildings near the BX4A bus in NYC

1151 East 165 Street

2243 Ellis Avenue

1316 Crosby Avenue

1527 Mayflower Avenue

1215 Ward Avenue

1153 Wheeler Avenue

745 Commonwealth Avenue

864 East 169 Street

1532 Rosedale Avenue

1158 Wheeler Avenue

1950 Mcgraw Avenue

3035 LA Salle Avenue

1536 Leland Avenue

1783 Merrill Street

1502 Leland Avenue

1343 Herschell Street

1557 Vyse Avenue

1224 Colgate Avenue

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