Pre-war buildings near the BX1 bus in Manhattan
Pre-war buildings near the BX1 bus in Manhattan—238+ buildings currently match this scope. This filter is about building age (pre-1947) plus proximity to the BX1 route, so you can narrow down where to live based on your commute and the building’s era. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first context: building pages compile ratings from rated buildings, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A themes so you can ask sharper questions before you apply. Use the “near BX1 bus” scope to shortlist, then verify details directly with the building or management.
Pre-war buildings near the BX1 bus in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 237 pre-war buildings near the BX1 bus in Manhattan.

555 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.909072,40.877458,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 W 228 St
Marble Hill
/-73.912655,40.876006,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1 Adrian Avenue
Marble Hill
/-73.939581,40.817972,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 West 140 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.93758,40.820333,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
117 West 144 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937804,40.821355,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 West 145 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938702,40.819976,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 143 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.93812,40.818454,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
633 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.940641,40.815028,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
101 West 136 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938204,40.815268,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 W 138 St
Central Harlem
/-73.909266,40.87762,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 West 228 Street
Marble Hill
/-73.913031,40.875739,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
172 West 225 Street
Marble Hill
/-73.910528,40.877065,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
126 West 227 Street
Marble Hill
/-73.937331,40.814506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.935186,40.81211,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
45 East 135 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938456,40.820306,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 West 144 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.910717,40.877514,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
63 Adrian Avenue
Marble Hill
/-73.910433,40.874904,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
16 Marble Hill Avenue
Marble Hill
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX1 bus in Manhattan
- Expect older construction: confirm heating type, radiator/boiler condition, insulation, and any known water-intrusion history during your showing.
- Check what “pre-war” means for your unit: ceiling heights, closet layout, and whether renovations were cosmetic or structural.
- Use Openigloo signals to shortlist, then verify current availability, lease term options, and move-in dates with the landlord or broker.
- If you’re sensitive to noise or vibration, ask how the building performs for street-facing units along the BX1 corridor.
- Review full move-in costs beyond rent (e.g., deposit and any one-time fees) since monthly asking price alone doesn’t cover total cash needed.