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 37–43 of 43 pre-war buildings near the QM5 bus in Midtown.
/-73.977416,40.76292,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
69 West 55 Street
Midtown

37 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.977499,40.76219,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
43 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.976978,40.761937,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
25 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.976962,40.763095,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
52 W 56 St
Midtown
/-73.977125,40.763177,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
58 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.977016,40.763136,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
54 West 56 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).