Pre-war buildings near the SIM4C bus in Midtown
Midtown is a dense part of Manhattan with strong demand for well-located buildings, which can affect availability and application timing. If you’re using transit to guide your search, narrowing by route can help you compare building options more efficiently. In Midtown, avg_building_rating is 3.8/5 across 43 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 41+ pre-war buildings near the SIM4C bus in Midtown, Manhattan. Use it to narrow your search by building age and transit proximity, without scrolling through unrelated streets. Openigloo pulls together building-level signals like what’s currently available and how rated buildings perform, plus tenant Q&A where people share what it’s like to live there. It’s built to help you ask better questions before you commit, especially when comparing older buildings near busy routes.
Pre-war buildings near the SIM4C bus in Midtown
Showing 1–18 of 41 pre-war buildings near the SIM4C bus in Midtown.

160 Central Park South
Midtown
/-73.976194,40.762416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.973812,40.760678,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
536 Madison Avenue
Midtown
/-73.976841,40.763044,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.976391,40.762044,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24W West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.978021,40.765308,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
132 West 58 Street
Midtown
/-73.976654,40.761776,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
17 West 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.976692,40.76298,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
44 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.975699,40.762223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
15 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.975974,40.762675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.976538,40.762918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.976291,40.762829,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.9759,40.762289,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
19 West 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.974078,40.761063,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
14 East 55 Street
Midtown
/-73.972668,40.760138,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
65 East 54 Street
Midtown
/-73.973858,40.760615,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
534 Madison Avenue
Midtown
/-73.976462,40.762877,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38 West 56 Street
Midtown
/-73.976762,40.763022,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
46 West 56 Street
Midtown
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the SIM4C bus in Midtown
- Expect older building stock: confirm details like elevator status, heating setup, hot-water arrangement, and whether any units have been updated.
- Before signing, verify transit-related expectations: exact walking time to your stop, noise/foot-traffic levels, and whether the building has any mitigation (double-pane windows, back-facing layouts).
- Use the “pre-war” filter to compare building characteristics, but still read the specific building’s notes on utilities and maintenance responsibilities.
- Check for current availability on Openigloo and compare lease terms across buildings—don’t assume older buildings have the same landlord policies.
- For any building you shortlist, review the building’s Q&A and questions from other renters, then contact management directly to confirm the items that matter to you.