Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Manhattan
Find pre-war buildings in Manhattan that match the BX20 bus commute corridor. This scope includes 465+ buildings currently in Openigloo’s directory for your starting point. Openigloo helps you narrow with building-level filters plus signals from tenant conversations and ratings. Use the reviews and building pages to compare what matters to you, then cross-check details directly with the landlord or management before you commit.
Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Manhattan
Showing 1–18 of 464 pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized
Good cause
35 Thayer Street
Fort George
4 evictions
23 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized
Good cause
65 Arden Street
Fort George
6 evictions
41 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.924836,40.868569,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
139 Payson Avenue
Inwood
7 evictions
63 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.909072,40.877458,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
151 W 228 St
Marble Hill
No evictions
13 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.919113,40.866374,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
250 Sherman Avenue
Inwood
2 evictions
1 open violation
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.912655,40.876006,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
1 Adrian Avenue
Marble Hill
15 evictions
15 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.925428,40.864691,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
21 Vermilyea Ave
Inwood
1 eviction
32 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.92611,40.868317,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
115 Payson Avenue
Inwood
No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.921776,40.869097,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
153 Seaman Avenue
Inwood
1 eviction
9 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.925636,40.861036,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
160 Hillside Avenue
Fort George
1 eviction
29 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.921123,40.866237,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
123 Vermilyea Avenue
Inwood
No evictions
31 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.924652,40.863119,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
20 Post Avenue
Inwood
3 evictions
2 open violations
15 litigation cases
Bedbug history
/-73.923938,40.862842,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
31 Post Avenue
Inwood
3 evictions
62 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.923815,40.864996,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
611 Academy Street
Inwood
6 evictions
89 open violations
33 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.922676,40.863183,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
561 Academy Street
Inwood
1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.909266,40.87762,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
161 West 228 Street
Marble Hill
No evictions
42 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.918705,40.865781,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
520 Isham Street
Inwood
1 eviction
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.913031,40.875739,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
172 West 225 Street
Marble Hill
No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX20 bus in Manhattan
- Confirm the exact commute: the BX20 route is the filter, but doors-to-door time can vary by stop and walking distance.
- Verify pre-war building details in-person: elevators, laundry setup, heating/cooling type, and any recent renovations.
- If the building is near transit, check for noise and vibration concerns, especially for street-facing apartments.
- Don’t rely on filter labels alone: ask about current lease terms, utility responsibilities, and any building policies that affect move-in.
- Use Openigloo tenant Q&A and reviews to spot recurring maintenance or management issues before scheduling your tour.