What does “pre-war + M98 bus” mean on this page?

It filters for buildings that are pre-war (built before 1947) and that are located in South Harlem near the M98 bus route area, so you can focus on that exact commute-and-building-age match.

How many buildings are included right now for this filter pair?

Openigloo shows 206+ buildings for pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem (as of 2026-07-07).

Is the building rating enough to decide if a building works for me?

No. The page includes a rating summary for rated buildings, but tenant Q&A and your direct conversations with the building/agent matter for your specific needs (repairs, noise, responsiveness, and move-in timing).

What should I verify before signing a lease in a pre-war building?

Confirm current elevator and laundry status (if applicable), recent repair timelines, and how issues are documented and handled. Ask what changes are currently planned, not just what the building did in the past.

Does Openigloo replace calling the landlord or doing a walkthrough?

No. Use Openigloo to shortlist and question the right things, then confirm details in writing or during your walkthrough—especially any fees, utility split, and the condition of the specific unit.

Where does the “rated buildings” signal come from?

It’s based on Openigloo ratings collected for rated buildings. Treat it as a helpful comparison tool, and still rely on tenant Q&A and direct verification for the building you choose.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now?

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

Pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem

South Harlem is a part of Manhattan where renters often search by commute fit and building age, since blocks can vary a lot from one street to the next. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near the M98 bus, using signals tied to individual buildings so you can compare your options. South Harlem’s buildings are rated at 3.2/5 across 87 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Find pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem. Openigloo covers 206+ buildings in this filter pair, so you can compare locations and building-level details while you narrow down your search. Use Openigloo to read what rated buildings say about maintenance, management, and move-in experience, plus tenant Q&A and open-data signals connected to the building record. This helps you spot potential issues early, then confirm specifics directly with the landlord before signing a lease.

Showing 55–72 of 206 pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem.

272 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

Pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem

Pre-war buildings near the M98 bus in South Harlem

272 Lenox Avenue

1403 5 Avenue

61 East 117 Street

5 East 115 Street

48 West 120 Street

81 East 115 Street

20 East 125 Street

1779 Madison Avenue

7 West 120 Street

16 West 121 Street

14 MT Morris Park West

28 MT Morris Park West

1486 5 Avenue

24 West 123 Street

42-14 West 111 Street

26 West 123 Street

5 West 120 Street

52 West 125 Street

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