Pre-war buildings near the M4 bus in Midtown South
Midtown South is a practical area for renters who want quick access to Midtown corridors and transit. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the M4 bus within the neighborhood, with 11+ buildings currently in scope. For context, Midtown South has rated buildings averaging 4.0/5 across 27 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers pre-war buildings near the M4 bus in Midtown South, with 11+ buildings currently in scope. Use it to narrow down buildings based on two practical filters: building age (pre-war) and proximity to the M4 bus route. Openigloo brings together building-level signals and renter-first info so you can compare faster. Check rated buildings, skim what tenants flag in Q&A, and verify details directly with the building before you commit, since policies and unit availability can vary.
Pre-war buildings near the M4 bus in Midtown South
Showing 1–11 of 11 pre-war buildings near the M4 bus in Midtown South.
/-73.98426,40.751373,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30 West 38 Street
Midtown South
/-73.98276,40.749585,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9 East 36 Street
Midtown South
/-73.981713,40.749955,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
238 Madison Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.984142,40.751323,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
26 West 38 Street
Midtown South
7 East 32 Street
Midtown South
/-73.984502,40.746918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
11 East 32 Street
Midtown South
/-73.981511,40.750195,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
244 Madison Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.984183,40.747189,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
18 East 33 Street
Midtown South
/-73.98318,40.749278,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
4 East 36 Street
Midtown South

372 5 Avenue
Midtown South
/-73.983827,40.751187,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
18 West 38 Street
Midtown South
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the M4 bus in Midtown South
- Confirm what “near the M4 bus” means for your exact route by checking walking time from the address to your typical stops.
- Ask about building basics common to pre-war buildings (heat reliability, window/ventilation condition, elevator frequency where applicable) and how issues are handled.
- Use the Openigloo rating on rated buildings as a starting point, then read the Q&A for patterns related to maintenance, noise, and responsiveness.
- Before signing, confirm current move-in costs (deposit, broker fee if applicable) and the lease terms around renewals and any restrictions that affect your timeline.
- If you’re sensitive to commutes or street noise, verify actual conditions by visiting at the times you’d realistically travel.