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Pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can target building searches by transit access, including routes like the QM5. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near the QM5 route. For Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Search pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay with 32+ buildings right now on Openigloo. This page narrows the results to older buildings built before 1947 and the area around the QM5 route, so you can focus on commute-ready locations. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated-building data, building-level signals, and renter-first info like tenant Q&A. Use it to shortlist buildings, then confirm the details that matter to you with the management office before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

Showing 19–32 of 32 pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay.

157 East 33 Street
Good cause

157 East 33 Street

2.9(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 East 33 Street

165 East 33 Street

4.9(2)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized

155 East 33 Street

4.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
204 East 32 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

204 East 32 Street

2.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 East 33 Street

4.4(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 E 32 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

206 E 32 St

4.0(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 East 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

206 East 34 Street

5.0(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 East   33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 East 33 Street

5.0(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 E 33 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 E 33 St

2.4(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
32 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 3 Avenue
Good cause

493 3 Avenue

4.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
210 East 32 Street
Good cause

210 East 32 Street

4.4(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 East 32 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 East 32 Street

4.3(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 East 33 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

164 East 33 Street

2.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 East 31 Street

136 East 31 Street

4.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the QM5 bus in Kips Bay

  • Confirm the commute fit: check the exact bus stop(s) near the building and how long your trip takes at your usual time of day (the QM5 route varies by direction).
  • Verify the building’s pre-war details directly with the landlord (building systems, elevator reliability, and any recent work), since “pre-war” is only a construction-era filter.
  • Use the rated-building score as a quick screen (3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings), then read tenant Q&A for real-world maintenance and responsiveness.
  • Ask about fees and move-in requirements before applying: deposits, utilities included vs. separate, and any broker fee expectations.
  • If you’re planning to renew, clarify lease terms and renewal timelines in writing; policies can differ even within the same building-era category.

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