Pre-war buildings near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance building vintage, transit access, and day-to-day walkability. This page focuses specifically on pre-war buildings near the BX13 bus, using Openigloo’s building filters to help you narrow down what to tour. In Central Harlem, Openigloo has 3.1/5 avg_building_rating across 99 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem. This page covers 306+ buildings matching the BX13 bus + pre-war filters, so you can focus your search on the streets and building vintage that fit what you want. Openigloo brings together building-level signals (including rated buildings) plus renter Q&A so you can compare buildings more efficiently. Use the details on each building page to check lease terms, fees, and any conditions that matter to your move before you apply.
Pre-war buildings near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem
Showing 1–18 of 306 pre-war buildings near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem.

555 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.939369,40.823913,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
220 West 148 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937805,40.829032,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2921 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-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
/-73.941209,40.817363,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
138 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938095,40.824333,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
206 West 149 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938221,40.826046,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
286 West 151 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938286,40.824013,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
205 West 148 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938702,40.819976,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
145 West 143 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.938486,40.821849,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2509 7 Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.939113,40.827136,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2845 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Central Harlem
/-73.93812,40.818454,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
633 Lenox Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.938204,40.815268,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 W 138 St
Central Harlem
/-73.938056,40.821461,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 West 145 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.940863,40.818567,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2405 7 Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.937331,40.814506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX13 bus in Central Harlem
- Confirm the exact building address and nearby BX13 stop you’ll use most, since “near the BX13 bus” can still mean a few blocks in practice.
- Verify the pre-war building details you care about (entry setup, elevators, heating system, and any renovation notes) directly with the building or super.
- Use Openigloo’s “rated buildings” signals as a starting point, then read recent tenant Q&A for practical maintenance and management context.
- Before signing, check total move-in costs and timing (deposit, broker fees where applicable, any move-in fees, and how utilities are handled).
- If a building has availability now vs later, confirm the start date and whether the advertised rent is for a similar unit type to what you’re touring.