Pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Midtown South

It means the buildings are categorized as built before 1947 based on the building’s record details used by Openigloo.

The filter is scoped to buildings near the M2 bus route, so your day-to-day commute is closer to that corridor. Still, confirm walk time from the exact unit location and crosswalk routes.

Start with the building list and any rated-building signals you see on Openigloo, then compare what renters ask and what they note in Q&A. Treat it as a shortlist builder, not a substitute for confirming terms directly with the building.

Ask about building systems and recent upgrades (heat, hot water, elevator reliability), noise from street activity, and any unit-specific constraints. Request a written fee breakdown and confirm what’s required at move-in.

No. Pre-war is about building age classification. For current condition, ask for recent work documentation and speak with building management about any active repairs or timelines.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell's Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.

Yes. Use this page to match location to your transit needs, then cross-check subway options and alternate bus routes from the building’s exact block so you’re not locked into one line.