Pre-war buildings near the Q59 bus in Manhattan

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. Use it as a baseline, then verify current conditions (systems, insulation, pests policy, and recent repairs) directly with the building.

This filter narrows the results to buildings aligned with the Q59 bus corridor area. Because “near” can feel different block to block, confirm the specific address and your walking route.

Openigloo shows 9+ buildings in Manhattan that match the pre-war + Q59 bus filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Ask about heat and hot water performance, window sealing, and how maintenance requests are tracked. For older buildings, also ask whether renovations affected electrical load or plumbing.

No. Openigloo aggregates building signals and renter Q&A, but leasing terms and building practices can change. Use the info to create a checklist, then confirm details in writing with the building.

Yes—verify the full monthly and move-in cost with the listing and leasing office. That typically includes broker fee (if applicable), security deposit, and any utilities or required services tied to the unit or building.