Pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Midtown
Midtown is a dense Manhattan area where location and transit access can be a deciding factor for day-to-day life. On Openigloo, this scope focuses your search on buildings that match the pre-war + QM5 bus filters so you can compare the properties that fit your commute needs. For Midtown, the average building rating is 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Search pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Midtown. This page includes 43+ eligible buildings that match the pre-war filter plus the QM5 bus access filter. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated buildings data, building details, and renter-first signals like what residents mention most. You can also use tenant Q&A to pressure-test things that matter day to day before you tour or sign.
Pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Midtown
Showing 19–36 of 43 pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Midtown.
/-73.981378,40.764176,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
854 7 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.976802,40.76271,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
49 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.971804,40.762767,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32 East 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.980567,40.758079,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 West 48 Street
Midtown
/-73.977223,40.76238,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
54 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.977163,40.762354,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
52 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.98368,40.757396,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
123 West 45 Street
Midtown
/-73.981948,40.756213,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
60 West 45 Street
Midtown
/-73.976739,40.76269,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
47 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.98411,40.757937,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 West 46 Street
Midtown

101 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.978617,40.763453,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
105 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.981044,40.763632,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 W 54 St
Midtown
/-73.98128,40.763274,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.982973,40.763624,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211 West 53 Street
Midtown

853 7 Avenue
Midtown
/-73.983287,40.760056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
152 W 49 St
Midtown
/-73.979917,40.763589,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 West 55 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the QM5 bus in Midtown
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war (built before 1947) in the building details, not just in neighborhood context.
- Check the QM5 commute: verify the closest stop(s), typical walk time, and whether buses align with your schedule.
- Compare rated buildings info (3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings) alongside what people describe in Q&A, especially around noise, heat, and maintenance response.
- Budget for the full move-in cost beyond rent, including broker fee, deposit, and any utilities or required building fees.
- Before signing, ask the building directly about current availability, lease terms, and any restrictions that could affect your household (pets, move-in timing, or building rules).