Pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Midtown
Midtown is a dense area where renters often care about quick transit access and building stock that ranges from older walk-ups to larger mid-century and later developments. This page focuses on pre-war buildings along the M1 bus corridor, so you can compare buildings that match both the construction-era and transit match. In Midtown, rated buildings average 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Midtown. This Openigloo page covers 20+ eligible buildings, combining a pre-1947 construction filter with a location match along the M1 route. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using rated-building signals, tenant Q&A, and open-data indicators that help you narrow down options before you schedule tours. Then verify details directly with the building, especially around lease terms and any unit-specific constraints.
Pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Midtown
Showing 1–18 of 20 pre-war buildings near the M1 bus in Midtown.
/-73.976194,40.762416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.97581,40.758988,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
5 East 51 Street
Midtown

41 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.980468,40.756374,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.980228,40.756782,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.975699,40.762223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
15 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.979908,40.756625,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
19 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.975974,40.762675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.9759,40.762289,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
19 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.980494,40.756911,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.971572,40.762669,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40 East 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.97083,40.762717,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
480 Park Avenue
Midtown
/-73.97242,40.761229,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 East 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.980157,40.75676,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
29 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.971804,40.762767,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32 East 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.980334,40.756329,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
20 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.980425,40.756872,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37 West 46 Street
Midtown
/-73.975706,40.763063,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23 West 56 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the M1 bus in Midtown
- Confirm the location match: the listing should be near the M1 bus corridor you want, since Midtown blocks can vary block to block.
- Check construction-era expectations for pre-war buildings (steps, elevator access, and older mechanical systems) and ask the building about recent upgrades.
- Review rental history signals in building pages and compare rated building scores across the set of 20+ buildings before shortlisting.
- Verify lease terms and fees in writing: deposits, moving-in costs, broker terms, and whether any administrative fees are separate from the rent.
- If you need a certain accessibility setup, don’t rely on assumptions based on building age. Ask the building what’s available for your specific unit.