What does “pre-war + SIM3 bus” mean on this page?

“Pre-war” limits buildings built before 1947. “SIM3 bus” limits the results to buildings positioned near the SIM3 route in Manhattan, so your daily commute stays part of the search.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 1,230+ buildings in Manhattan that match the pre-war + SIM3 bus filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Is pre-war status the same as rent-stabilized housing?

No. “Pre-war” is about construction era. Regulatory status can vary by building, so confirm whether your specific unit is rent-stabilized (or another tenancy type) with the landlord and your lease.

What should I double-check before signing in a pre-war building?

Ask about heating and cooling performance, hot water setup, window/insulation condition, pest control history, and any planned capital work that could affect your unit during your lease.

Does being near the SIM3 bus guarantee a quieter or easier commute?

Not automatically. Proximity can help, but street noise, traffic patterns, and stop location vary by block. If you can, visit at the times you’ll commute and ask about noise/quiet-hours policies.

Where does Openigloo’s building information come from?

Openigloo combines tenant Q&A, review signals, and open-data style building signals to help you compare options. For the current terms, always request a written lease offer and fee breakdown from management.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this Manhattan scope?

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.

Pre-war buildings near the SIM3 bus in Manhattan

Find pre-war buildings near the SIM3 bus in Manhattan. This Openigloo scope includes 1,230+ buildings that match the pre-war + SIM3 bus filter pair. Use Openigloo to compare buildings faster: rated building signals, practical review context, and building-level details surfaced from open records and tenant Q&A. Then confirm the lease terms directly with the landlord or management before you commit.

Showing 685–702 of 1,230 pre-war buildings near the SIM3 bus in Manhattan.