Pre-war buildings near the BXM2 bus in Upper West Side

It combines two scopes: buildings on the Upper West Side that are near the BXM2 bus route, and buildings classified as pre-war. Together, the filters help you compare older buildings along your commute corridor.

Openigloo currently shows 1,614+ buildings on the Upper West Side that match bxm2-bus + pre-war.

No. “Pre-war” is about construction-era classification. You’ll still want to confirm current maintenance (heat, hot water, elevators) and ask about any known ongoing issues or recent repairs during a viewing or in writing.

It’s a good starting point, but walking time, wait times, and stop locations vary by address. Check your exact route from the building door, including late-night service patterns, and compare against your usual subway options.

Ask about lease length options, move-in process, deposits/fees, whether utilities are included, laundry access, and any building rules that affect daily life (packages, bikes, smoking, pets if applicable).

Use the building-level signals (including ratings for rated buildings) and tenant context in reviews/Q&A to identify recurring experiences, then validate specifics with the management team before committing.

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