Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Midtown
Midtown in Manhattan is a dense area where older buildings still share the neighborhood with newer stock, and transit access can be a deciding factor when you’re comparing buildings. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Midtown, Manhattan—60+ buildings currently match this scope. Use this page to narrow to older buildings with transit access along the BXM2 route. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated building signals and practical feedback from renters. You can read what people notice day-to-day, check building-level details, and use the platform’s Q&A to confirm move-in terms before you commit.
Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Midtown
Showing 55–60 of 60 pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Midtown.

37 West 54 Street
Midtown
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255 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.977499,40.76219,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
43 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.986685,40.759868,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
252 West 47 Street
Midtown
/-73.985516,40.762644,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
254 West 51 Street
Midtown
/-73.986606,40.759835,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
250 West 47 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BXM2 bus in Midtown
- Confirm the exact pick-up and walk time you’ll use daily from the building entrance to the BXM2 stop (routes can feel different once you live there).
- Review pre-war building notes: ask about elevator reliability, laundry setup, and whether any recent work has been done to systems (heat, hot water, plumbing).
- Compare lease terms and costs beyond rent: deposits, utilities, and any move-in fees still affect your full monthly budget.
- Check whether the building currently has apartments with your preferred layout and move-in timing using the available inventory on Openigloo.
- If you rely on bus-only commutes, also verify your back-up plan for late nights or service gaps with a nearby subway or alternate bus route.