What does “bxm1-bus + pre-war” mean on this page?

It narrows results to buildings in Kips Bay that match both filters: proximity to the BXM1 bus route and a pre-war building age category. Use the shortlist to focus on commute-friendly locations within older buildings.

How many buildings match these filters in Kips Bay?

There are 154+ buildings in this scope that match the bxm1-bus + pre-war filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Is “pre-war” a guarantee of better or worse condition?

No. Pre-war buildings can range widely in upkeep. Confirm current condition directly with the building, and ask about recent renovations, building systems, and any known maintenance issues that could affect daily life.

What does the 3.7/5 rating number represent?

It’s the average across 138 rated buildings in Kips Bay for this snapshot. Use it to compare, then read tenant feedback to understand what people liked and what problems to watch for.

What should I ask about before applying to a pre-war building?

Ask about elevator reliability, building-wide plumbing/HVAC status, window and insulation condition, pest-prevention practices, and any planned work that could change access to areas or add costs.

Does being near the BXM1 bus mean my commute will be easy from every entrance?

Not automatically. Buildings can have multiple entrances, and “near” can mean different walking times depending on where you start. Check your specific route from the building entrance you’d use most often.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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; Fulton/Seaport with 1,758+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often balance commute access with day-to-day neighborhood needs. For this page, you’re looking at 154+ eligible buildings filtered to pre-war buildings near the BXM1 bus. In Kips Bay, rated buildings have an average rating of 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay. This page covers 154+ buildings that match the bxm1-bus + pre-war filter pair, so you can focus your search on older residential stock with nearby transit. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building signals, plus renter-focused context like what tenants mention in reviews and what you can ask directly through building Q&A. Use it to shortlist faster, then confirm details with the building before signing a lease.

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Pre-war buildings near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the BXM1 bus in Kips Bay

155 East 30 Street

419 3 Avenue

237 East 33 Street

208 East 31 Street

247 East 33 Street

142 East 33 Street

236 East 33 Street

165 East 33 Street

221 E 32 St

217 East 29 Street

140 East 34 Street

227 East 28 Street

619 2 Avenue

519 2 Avenue

234 East 33 Street

217 East 33 Street

421 3 Avenue

235 East 33 Street

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