Pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus in Upper East Side
Upper East Side in Manhattan has 3.8/5 average building rating across 17 rated buildings. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus, so you can compare building signals while targeting a specific transit corridor. When you evaluate options, use the rated-building score as a quick reference point, then verify unit-level details on each building. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus in the Upper East Side. Openigloo currently shows 24+ buildings that match this multi-filter scope (pre-war + M15-SBS bus proximity). Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings faster with building-level signals, rated-building scores from the platform, and renter questions where available. You can also confirm details that vary by building before you sign a lease, since filters reflect location/building traits—not your exact unit or move-in costs.
Pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus in Upper East Side
Showing 1–18 of 24 pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS 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
/-73.958248,40.774974,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
161 East 79 Street
Upper East Side

179 East 79 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957894,40.775201,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
164 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956989,40.775175,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
187 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957451,40.774544,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
189 East 79 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
/-73.957374,40.774649,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1394 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.957336,40.7747,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1396 3 Avenue
Upper East Side

176 East 81 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.95711,40.775297,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
185 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957214,40.774928,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1404 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
/-73.957592,40.775113,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
172 East 80 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.956532,40.77585,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
171 E 81 St
Upper East Side
/-73.956677,40.776356,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
168 East 82 Street
Upper East Side
/-73.957411,40.774599,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1392 3 Avenue
Upper East Side
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the M15-SBS bus in Upper East Side
- Confirm the exact walk time from the building to the M15-SBS stop you care about; “near” can differ block to block.
- Check building age and condition expectations that often come with pre-war stock: layout, elevator situation, and maintenance history.
- Review pet rules and any documentation requirements directly with the building, since policies are building-specific even when the broader area is similar.
- If you have a particular commute, verify it on map transit options for your departure times, not just route names.
- Before applying, total the full monthly cost beyond rent (for example, deposits and fees), since different buildings can structure requirements differently.