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

It means the building was built before 1947. Use it to target a specific building-era style, layouts, and maintenance expectations.

How does the QM12 bus filter work for Midtown buildings?

This filter is meant to surface buildings near the QM12 bus route in Midtown, so your commute stays aligned with that line.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 28+ buildings matching pre-war + QM12 bus in Midtown as of 2026-07-07.

Is the building rating the same as tenant experience?

No. The average rating (3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings) is a snapshot. Tenant Q&A and building notes help you validate whether day-to-day conditions match what you need.

What should I confirm before applying or signing a lease?

Confirm the total monthly cost (rent plus any recurring add-ons), deposit and move-in terms, and any building-specific rules that could affect your routine.

Does the bus proximity guarantee a commute will be easy?

Not on its own. Traffic, bus frequency, and how long the walk to your stop is can vary. Use the building info and your own route timing before you decide.

Pre-war buildings near the QM12 bus in Midtown

Midtown in Manhattan is a dense, transit-oriented area where many renters look for both building-era character and commute convenience. This page focuses on Midtown buildings that are pre-war and near the QM12 bus. In Midtown, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ) (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the QM12 bus in Midtown, with 28+ buildings currently matching this filter. Use this page to narrow your search to buildings built before 1947 and located along the QM12 route in Midtown. Openigloo combines renter-first building research with ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data signals where available. You can also review tenant Q&A and building notes so you can compare day-to-day realities before you commit to a lease.

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Pre-war buildings near the QM12 bus in Midtown

Pre-war buildings near the QM12 bus in Midtown

55 West 55 Street

48 West 55 Street

48 West 56 Street

154 West 44 Street

44 West 56 Street

40 West 56 Street

34 West 56 Street

38 West 56 Street

46 West 56 Street

49 West 55 Street

36 West 56 Street

54 West 55 Street

52 West 55 Street

16 East 58 Street

47 West 55 Street

150 West 51 Street

101 West 55 Street

105 West 55 Street

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