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

It’s a building age filter. These are pre-1947 buildings, so you’ll want to confirm current systems (heat, hot water, plumbing/electrical), elevator status, and maintenance practices directly with the building.

How does the “M2 bus” filter work for All Upper West Side?

The filter narrows buildings to the All Upper West Side area near the M2 bus corridor so you can focus on commutes that match your route. Still, check the exact address and walking time from the nearest stop.

What does “429+ buildings” mean here?

It’s the live count of eligible buildings in this scope that match the selected filters right now on Openigloo (pre-war + M2 bus corridor within All Upper West Side). Listings and availability can change over time.

Are there any data signals I should use besides the rating?

Yes. Compare what renter Q&A says about day-to-day experience, and use building records/open-data signals Openigloo surfaces. Ratings (from rated buildings) are useful, but Q&A usually explains how issues get handled.

What should I ask before applying for a pre-war building?

Ask about heating/hot water responsiveness, elevator reliability (if applicable), noise insulation, and whether any building policies affect move-in schedules. Pre-war buildings can have more variation in unit conditions than newer stock.

Do tenant Q&A details always match what my unit will be like?

Not always. Tenant Q&A reflects specific experiences in specific units. Even within the same building, layout, exposure, and maintenance situations can differ.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in All Upper West Side

All Upper West Side is a Manhattan area where many renters focus on older building stock and day-to-day commute convenience near major routes like the M2 bus. This page focuses on pre-war buildings in the neighborhood tied to that bus corridor, with 429+ matching buildings. For building-level expectations, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.6/5 across 206 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in All Upper West Side: 429+ buildings in Manhattan filtered to match both “pre-war” and the M2 bus corridor. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings by live availability, then sanity-check what to expect using building records, renter Q&A, and ratings for rated buildings (3.6/5 across 206 rated buildings).

Showing 379–396 of 429 pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in All Upper West Side.

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Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in All Upper West Side

Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in All Upper West Side

211 West 108 Street

69 West 105 Street

947 Columbus Avenue

72 Duke Ellington Boulevard

473 Central Park West

940 Columbus Avenue

945 Columbus Avenue

109 West 105 Street

1 West 100 Street

246 West 106 Street

164 Manhattan Avenue

204 Manhattan Avenue

241 West 109 Street

951 Columbus Avenue

467 Central Park West

216 West 108 Street

172 West 109 Street

83 West 104 Street

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