Pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus in NYC

It’s the set of NYC buildings mapped to be close enough to the M15-SBS route that the commute is practical. Still, walk time and stop choice vary, so confirm the closest entrance-to-stop path for any building you’re considering.

“Pre-war” means buildings built before 1947. These buildings often have older infrastructure and layouts, so it’s worth asking targeted questions about maintenance, plumbing, and elevator performance.

There are 5,885+ buildings in this filtered set as of 2026-07-07.

Treat them as a starting point. Look for patterns (recurring maintenance or noise issues, how quickly requests get addressed), then validate with the building directly for the unit you want.

Ask about elevator hours/uptime, hot-water consistency, pest-control process, noise expectations, and the timeline for repairs. Also confirm the exact deposit and any move-in/move-out fees.

No. Reviews and open-data signals reflect what renters report and what’s available, which can lag real-world conditions. Always confirm current status with the building or managing agent.

It can. Even within “near,” street-facing exposure and time-of-day patterns vary. Use reviews/Q&A for noise mentions, then ask whether the unit is street-facing and how windows/insulation are handled.