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

It refers to older NYC residential buildings built before 1947. Filter results are grouped to help you find that building age range near the BX20 bus.

What does “near the BX20 bus” mean for these buildings?

It’s a geographic filter based on proximity to the BX20 route, so the eligible buildings are clustered around convenient access to that bus line.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 321+ buildings included in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

How can I use Openigloo to compare pre-war buildings effectively?

Start with the rated-building score, then verify the specifics that matter to your move-in (maintenance process, elevator and laundry access, and any unit-level constraints) directly with the building.

Do reviews and open-data signals replace questions for the landlord?

No. Treat them as screening inputs. Before you apply, ask about the exact unit and confirm details that can vary by building and even by floor.

Are there common costs I should confirm beyond the asking rent?

Yes. Ask what you’ll pay at move-in (security deposit, any broker-related fees if applicable, and required charges) and what utilities or building fees are included or separate for your specific unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Inwood

Inwood, in Manhattan, is a good fit if you want bus-based commuting with access to older building stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus corridor so you can target both location and building age. For building sentiment, Inwood has 3.1/5 average building rating across 49 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Inwood, with 321+ eligible buildings. Use it to narrow your search to older buildings while staying close to the BX20 route. Openigloo pulls together building-level signals with renter-first context, so you can compare options faster. Look at what rated buildings are saying, and cross-check any open-data flags alongside tenant Q&A before you apply or sign a lease.

Showing 1–18 of 321 pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Inwood.

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139 Payson Avenue

Inwood

Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Inwood

Pre-war buildings near the BX20 bus in Inwood

139 Payson Avenue

250 Sherman Avenue

21 Vermilyea Ave

115 Payson Avenue

153 Seaman Avenue

123 Vermilyea Avenue

20 Post Avenue

31 Post Avenue

611 Academy Street

561 Academy Street

520 Isham Street

125 Sherman Ave

125 Post Avenue

83 Payson Avenue

116 Seaman Avenue

101 Vermilyea Avenue

70 Park Terrace West

38 Post Avenue

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