Pre-war buildings near the QM42 bus in Manhattan
Find pre-war buildings near the QM42 bus in Manhattan. This page covers 279+ buildings that match both filters: pre-war (built before 1947) plus location proximity to the QM42 route. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing building-level research signals with renter-first info. Use reviews, open-data indicators, and tenant Q&A to sanity-check what the building reports versus what you need for move-in.
Pre-war buildings near the QM42 bus in Manhattan
Showing 271–279 of 279 pre-war buildings near the QM42 bus in Manhattan.
/-73.968804,40.759272,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
159 East 55 Street
4.3(1)
Sutton Place
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 East 52 Street
4.5(1)
Turtle Bay
No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
/-73.968527,40.757072,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
224 East 53 Street
2.6(1)
Turtle Bay
1 eviction
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
324 East 50 Street
4.4(1)
Turtle Bay
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.968778,40.756025,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
235 East 51 Street
4.3(1)
Turtle Bay
No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.974277,40.748378,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Rent-stabilized
Good cause
239 East 39 Street
3.5(1)
Murray Hill
No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.968434,40.754658,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Good cause
300 East 50 Street
1.5(1)
Turtle Bay
1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
/-73.970773,40.75437,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
215 East 48 Street
1.0(1)
Turtle Bay
No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
/-73.9675,40.753375,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Good cause
340 East 49 Street
4.8(1)
Turtle Bay
3 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the QM42 bus in Manhattan
- Confirm the exact address and closest cross streets to the QM42 bus stop you’ll use most, since “near” can vary by block.
- Verify building basics during touring: elevator status, laundry access, and whether any units are constrained by walk-up vs. elevator layout.
- Because these are pre-war buildings (built before 1947), ask about current condition and recent upgrades (plumbing, heating, windows) for the specific line item units you’re considering.
- Check lease terms that may affect move-in cost and timing: rent amount, renewal language, and any one-time fees stated in the listing.
- If you’re sensitive to noise or commute vibration, spend time near the curb during the hours you’d typically be home to validate the real-world impact.