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

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use this as a starting point, then confirm building systems and recent maintenance directly with management.

How does “M55 bus” proximity work here?

This filter is meant to surface buildings that are near the M55 route within Manhattan. Walking distance and stop choice can vary by exact address, so confirm the closest stop to your likely unit entrance.

Are these buildings rent-stabilized, rent-controlled, or otherwise regulated?

Not automatically. This page is filtered only by pre-war + M55 bus proximity, so you should check each building’s specific rent- and lease terms during your outreach.

What should I verify before signing a lease in a pre-war building?

Ask about elevator condition and maintenance history, heating/hot water reliability, any known water leaks or pest-prevention practices, and how quickly repairs get scheduled once you move in.

How should I use Openigloo’s signals when I’m comparing options?

Start with rated-building signals and tenant Q&A to spot common themes, then follow up with the building for specifics. Treat open-data and aggregated signals as context, not a substitute for direct answers.

What’s the fastest way to shortlist buildings from this page?

Filter down to buildings with current apartments available, then compare: distance to your M55 commute target, building maintenance patterns from tenant Q&A, and how responsive the building appears based on questions and answers.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Manhattan 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; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Manhattan

This page helps you find pre-war buildings across Manhattan with easy access to the M55 bus. You’re looking at 3,856+ buildings that match the M55 bus + pre-war filter pair. Openigloo brings building-level signals into one place, including what rated buildings are saying, plus open-data context where available. Use the explorer and tenant Q&A to sanity-check the details that matter for your move, like maintenance patterns, building management responsiveness, and how the block actually feels day to day.

Showing 3,007–3,024 of 3,856 pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Manhattan.

Rent-stabilized

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111 Sullivan Street

3.8(2)

Soho

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Manhattan

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in Manhattan

111 Sullivan Street

241 West 15 Street

5 Rivington Street

125 Orchard Street

242 West 16 Street

52 West 28 Street

106 Mulberry Street

337 West 21 Street

225 Sullivan Street

328 West 12 Street

127 Orchard Street

153 Essex Street

164 Waverly Place

74 Charles Street

226 West 25 Street

53 West 8 Street

31 1 Avenue

228 Thompson Street

Pre-war buildings near the M55 bus in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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