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

“Pre-war” here means the building was built before 1947, using building data associated with each building on Openigloo.

What does “BM5 bus” mean in the filter?

The bm5-bus filter is scoped to buildings near the BM5 route in the Kips Bay area, so you can prioritize commute options tied to that line.

How can I use Openigloo to narrow down which buildings to tour?

Start with the building’s rating signal and the tenant Q&A, then shortlist a few for in-person visits. For each tour, bring your top questions about maintenance, utilities, and lease terms.

Are the reviews and Q&A on Openigloo a substitute for asking the building?

No. Treat them as prompts for questions. Policies, fees, and conditions can change, so confirm current details directly with the building or management.

What should I ask about in a pre-war building before committing?

Ask how maintenance is handled for older building systems, whether there are known recurring issues, how repairs are prioritized, and what to expect for heat/hot water and any elevator operations.

How do I compare total affordability, not just asking rent?

Look at the full monthly picture after rent: move-in costs like deposits (and broker fee, if applicable), plus recurring utilities or fees the building requires. Use the tour to validate the expected total cost.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now, and how many buildings are in each?

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can focus your search around older buildings and nearby transit. On Openigloo, this page filters for pre-war buildings and buildings near the BM5 bus within Kips Bay. For Kips Bay building signals, rated buildings have an average rating of 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 144+ pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay. This filter pair is for older walkups and elevator buildings built before 1947, based on Openigloo’s building records. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-first signals: rated buildings with a 3.7/5 average rating, plus notes from tenant Q&A and links to open-data background where available. It’s a practical starting point for shortlisting buildings before you tour, ask questions, and confirm costs.

Showing 19–36 of 144 pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay.

217 East 30 Street

Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Kips Bay

217 East 30 Street

218 East 30 Street

201 East 31 Street

555 2 Avenue

417 3 Avenue

145 East 30 Street

440 Rear 3 Avenue

259 East 33 Street

210 East 29 Street

248 East 31 Street

212 East 30 Street

244 East 32 Street

213 East 29 Street

158 East 30 Street

449 3 Avenue

581 2 Avenue

231 East 31 Street

547 2 Avenue

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