Pre-war buildings near the QM42 bus in Manhattan

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Use this as a starting point for expectations about architecture and building systems, then confirm the current condition and recent improvements directly with the building.

The page includes buildings located close to the QM42 route. Since the distance can differ block to block, compare the closest stop to your commute and double-check the walk time from the specific building address.

No. Scope is Manhattan borough-wide. The intent is to find pre-war buildings along the QM42 corridor, regardless of neighborhood boundaries.

For pre-war buildings, confirm the current state of key systems (heat, hot water, plumbing), elevator and laundry access (if applicable), and whether the specific unit you want differs from the building-wide description.

They’re useful signals, but building situations can change (management, repairs, amenities). Treat them as input, then ask the building for the most recent update on any concerns raised in Q&A or reviews.

Openigloo combines renter-focused information with building-level research signals and open-data indicators where available. Still, verify anything that matters to your move-in (fees, restrictions, and timelines) with the building directly.

East Village with 11,857+ buildings; Yorkville with 9,328+ buildings; Lenox Hill with 8,357+ buildings; Hell’s Kitchen with 6,943+ buildings; Kips Bay with 4,472+ buildings.