Pre-war buildings near the SIM6 bus in Kips Bay
Kips Bay in Manhattan is a practical search area when you want building options that fit a transit-based routine, including access tied to the SIM6 route. On Openigloo, you can filter by building characteristics while staying within the neighborhood boundary. For this Kips Bay scope, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 156+ pre-war buildings near the SIM6 bus in Kips Bay, Manhattan. Use it to focus your search on building stock built before 1947 while staying close to the SIM6 route. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building signals, transparent open-data indicators, and renter-first Q&A. Before you tour, cross-check the details that matter for your move-in timeline and total monthly cost, not just the asking rent.
Pre-war buildings near the SIM6 bus in Kips Bay
Showing 55–72 of 156 pre-war buildings near the SIM6 bus in Kips Bay.
/-73.978878,40.742153,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979963,40.742532,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 East 29 Street
Kips Bay

139 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
229 E 29 St
Kips Bay
442 3 Avenue
Kips Bay
142 East 27 Street
Kips Bay

145 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979665,40.742264,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
226 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979523,40.743258,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
201 East 30 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.983525,40.73929,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 East 23 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.984027,40.739848,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
144 East 24 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.982873,40.741664,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
95 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.980092,40.740646,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
228 East 27 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979772,40.745918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
227 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.979692,40.741695,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
223 East 28 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980305,40.741508,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
208 East 28 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.980857,40.74057,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
215 East 26 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.979719,40.746053,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
231 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the SIM6 bus in Kips Bay
- Confirm the building’s pre-war status with the address or building record, since “pre-war” is the filter you’re using here.
- Check whether there are SIM6-friendly practical factors for your route (walk time, stop access, and nearby crossings) before committing to an apartment.
- Read the full lease terms (renewal language, rent increase timing, and any move-in conditions) and ask how they apply to your unit.
- Verify recurring costs beyond base rent, including utilities, any one-time move-in fees, and required deposits.
- Use the rated-building information as a starting point, then validate current conditions directly with management during your tour and application steps.