Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Kips Bay
Kips Bay is a Manhattan neighborhood where older buildings are common, which makes it a good fit if you want pre-war character while staying close to everyday transit. This page is focused on 9+ buildings near the X27 bus corridor. In Kips Bay, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 138 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Kips Bay. This page covers 9+ buildings and is filtered to match both the building age (pre-1947) and the X27 bus corridor. Use Openigloo to compare options using what renters care about: building-level signals, ratings from rated buildings, and the questions other tenants ask. You can also verify key lease terms directly with the building before you apply.
Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Kips Bay
Showing 1–9 of 9 pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Kips Bay.
/-73.981689,40.743247,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
129 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981543,40.743495,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
149 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981479,40.743238,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
131 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981073,40.743055,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
143 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981471,40.743669,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
157 Lexington Ave
Kips Bay
/-73.98123,40.743126,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 East 29 Street
Kips Bay
/-73.981504,40.743547,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
151 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981675,40.743343,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
141 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
/-73.981596,40.74346,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
147 Lexington Avenue
Kips Bay
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the X27 bus in Kips Bay
- Expect an older housing stock: confirm heating setup, hot-water capacity, and any documented building maintenance history during showings.
- Use the filter to focus your search, then shortlist by commute fit along the X27 route and your day-to-day stops.
- Review the building’s basics on Openigloo (rated building signals and tenant questions), but confirm unit-specific details with the super or leasing office.
- Before signing, confirm lease start/end dates, renewal terms, and any fees (application, move-in, and security deposit).
- If you’re relying on transit proximity, ask what the nearest stop entrance is like in practice (weather coverage, sidewalks, and pedestrian flow).