Pre-war buildings near the BXM9 bus in Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is a Manhattan neighborhood where many rentals come from older building stock, so commuting convenience and building condition matter. On Openigloo, you can compare eligible buildings using renter-focused signals alongside what’s currently available. For Upper East Side, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.8/5 (across 17 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the BXM9 bus on the Upper East Side. This page covers 66+ buildings, filtered to the BXM9 bus corridor plus pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-focused signals: building-level ratings, written feedback from rated buildings, and open-data style context you can verify. You can also review details that matter day-to-day before you tour, like unit availability, building policies, and what residents report in tenant Q&A.
Pre-war buildings near the BXM9 bus in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 66 pre-war buildings near the BXM9 bus in Upper East Side.
157 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956963,40.776083,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957397,40.776643,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1205 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.957542,40.777157,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1212 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956698,40.778852,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
124 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956695,40.777198,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
148 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956179,40.776991,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
166 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
156 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.960875,40.780321,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1033 5 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.956039,40.779364,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
128 East 86 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956615,40.777168,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
150 East 83 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.955447,40.77876,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
155 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956989,40.775175,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
187 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957168,40.775759,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
162 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956959,40.775675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
168 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956794,40.778904,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
120 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957386,40.777357,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1220 Lexington Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.960254,40.780772,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3 East 85 Street
Upper East Side
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the BXM9 bus in Upper East Side
- Confirm the exact commute: the filter is “near the BXM9 bus,” but walking distance and stops vary by block—check your likely pickup points.
- Pre-war often means older layouts and systems: ask about heating source, window condition, and any recent renovations or planned capital work.
- Look at current apartment availability on Openigloo before you apply; eligibility can change quickly even within the same building.
- Check lease and move-in costs beyond the monthly rent: deposits, fees, and any one-time charges listed for the specific unit.
- For any safety/condition-sensitive concerns (vermin, rodents, water intrusion), verify directly with the building and ask for the most recent maintenance history.