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

It means the buildings are built before 1947. Use the filter as a starting point, then confirm what’s been renovated or updated since construction.

How does the SIM31 bus filter work for Kips Bay buildings?

It narrows the results to buildings positioned for access to the SIM31 bus route in the Kips Bay area, so you can prioritize easier transit. Still confirm your specific stops and walking routes.

How many Kips Bay buildings are included right now?

There are 67+ eligible buildings in this pre-war + SIM31 bus scope (as of 2026-07-07).

What should I confirm before signing a lease?

Confirm the total monthly cost (including deposit and any broker fee if applicable), utilities responsibilities, lease term details, and building policies like laundry and package procedures.

Does the building rating on Openigloo guarantee how an apartment will feel day to day?

No. Ratings are based on rated buildings, but unit-level conditions (noise, light, finishes) and landlord practices can differ. Ask targeted questions and verify conditions in person.

Where does Openigloo’s information come from?

Openigloo uses a mix of renter-focused signals (including rated-building scores) and open-data signals. Treat it as decision support, not a substitute for asking the building directly.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus in Kips Bay

Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where renters often look for practical transit access while weighing the tradeoffs of older housing stock. This page is focused on pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus. For Kips Bay building quality signals on Openigloo, the average building rating is 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus in Kips Bay. This page covers 67+ eligible buildings, with listings filtered to pre-1947 buildings and aligned to the SIM31 bus route for easier commute planning. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using rated-building scores plus practical info pulled from open data signals and renter context. Use it as a first pass, then confirm lease terms, fees, and any building policies directly with the management team.

Showing 1–18 of 67 pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus in Kips Bay.

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219 East 23 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus in Kips Bay

Pre-war buildings near the SIM31 bus in Kips Bay

219 East 23 Street

202 East 25 Street

240 East 26 Street

160 East 26 Street

141 East 26 Street

151 East 26 Street

241 East 24 Street

143 East 23 Street

222 East 24 Street

246 East 26 Street

155 East 26 Street

235 E 24 St

153 East 26 Street

217 East 26 Street

237 Rear East 24 Street

333 3 Ave

212 East 26 Street

230 East 27 Street

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