Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Central Harlem
Central Harlem is a Manhattan neighborhood where pre-war buildings are still common, and commuting options can matter when you’re comparing buildings. This page focuses on bx21-bus area access plus pre-war construction within Central Harlem. For this scope, rated buildings have an average rating of 3.1/5 across 99 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Central Harlem. Openigloo currently shows 16+ buildings that match this bx21-bus + pre-war filter pair. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated-building signals and renter-first notes. Before you tour, check details like condition, building policies, and what tenants report, then use the Openigloo Q&A and review patterns to ask better questions.
Pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Central Harlem
Showing 1–16 of 16 pre-war buildings near the BX21 bus in Central Harlem.
/-73.938204,40.815268,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
42 W 138 St
Central Harlem
/-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
/-73.937821,40.814713,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
17 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937966,40.815169,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937383,40.815348,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937615,40.815878,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
50 West 139 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937265,40.815296,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
33 West 138 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937695,40.814657,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
15 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937947,40.814765,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
19 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.936844,40.814272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.937216,40.814461,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
7 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.935144,40.812693,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2181 Madison Avenue
Central Harlem
/-73.937103,40.814408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.936986,40.814362,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3 West 137 Street
Central Harlem
/-73.936746,40.814388,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2254 5 Avenue
Central Harlem
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BX21 bus in Central Harlem
- Confirm what “near the BX21 bus” means for you: walk time to stops at your route direction, and whether service changes affect your commute.
- Pre-war buildings can have older mechanicals and layouts; verify heating type, laundry access, and any known repairs discussed in Q&A or reviews.
- Ask about building-specific rules that apply regardless of the pre-war filter: pets, smoking, bikes, package handling, and visitor policy.
- Review lease terms and fees line by line (deposit, rent due dates, move-in paperwork). Policies can vary building to building even within the same filter pair.
- Use the rating sample size as context: this page includes 99 rated buildings, so focus on patterns that repeat across multiple rated buildings, not just one datapoint.