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

It means the building was built before 1947. The page uses that construction date to narrow results to older Manhattan buildings.

How should I interpret “near the BX2 bus” for commuting?

It’s a location-based proximity filter around the BX2 bus route. Still confirm your exact walk time to the stop and test commute timing during peak hours.

How does Openigloo help compare 115+ buildings without reading everything from scratch?

Openigloo surfaces building-level signals plus tenant Q&A so you can spot patterns (maintenance consistency, responsiveness, building rules). Use it to shortlist, then verify details with the building.

Are these buildings tied to any affordability or housing assistance program?

No. This page is defined by building age (pre-war) and location (near the BX2 bus), not by income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or lottery-based eligibility.

What should I check in an older (pre-war) building before applying?

Confirm operational items like heating reliability, hot water pressure, elevator status (if applicable), noise patterns, and whether there are any active capital work orders that could affect your unit or move-in date.

Are there any extra costs I could miss when budgeting for move-in?

Yes. Always plan for the full monthly and upfront cost picture beyond the asking rent, including broker fee (if applicable), deposits, application fees, and any utilities that aren’t included.

Pre-war buildings near the BX2 bus in Manhattan

Explore pre-war buildings near the BX2 bus in Manhattan. This page covers 115+ buildings that match both filters: pre-war (built before 1947) plus a location close to the BX2 bus route. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building-level details, tenant Q&A, and review signals you can filter by what matters to you. Use the open-data indicators and what renters report to compare day-to-day living factors, then confirm specifics directly with the building before signing a lease.

Showing 73–90 of 115 pre-war buildings near the BX2 bus in Manhattan.

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109 West 144 Street

Central Harlem

Pre-war buildings near the BX2 bus in Manhattan

Pre-war buildings near the BX2 bus in Manhattan

109 West 144 Street

121 Rear West 227 Street

17 Van Corlear Place

92 Terrace View Avenue

19 West 137 Street

1 West 137 Street

106 West 143 Street

653 Lenox Avenue

629 Lenox Avenue

130 West 227 Street

131 Terrace View Avenue

7 West 137 Street

2181 Madison Avenue

5 West 137 Street

110 West 144 Street

3 West 137 Street

145 West 145 Street

48 West 138 Street

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