What does “pre-war + M2 bus” mean on this page?

It’s a multi-filter set focused on buildings built before 1947 (“pre-war”) that are near the M2 bus route area on the Upper West Side.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 410+ buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

Does the pre-war filter guarantee renovated interiors or updated systems?

No. “Pre-war” is about construction era, not condition. Use Openigloo’s renter context (and direct questions) to check what has been updated in your specific building.

What should I verify before signing if I care about commuting on the M2?

Confirm the walking route and typical time to your preferred stop(s) at the hours you’ll travel. Building proximity can vary block-to-block even when a building is tagged near the corridor.

How should I use the building rating here?

Use the 3.6/5 score as a quick comparison point, but base your decision on what matters to you by reading feedback from rated buildings and checking the most recent notes.

Where do the tenant Q&A answers come from, and how reliable are they?

Tenant Q&A is contributed by renters and reflects lived experience. It’s useful for identifying common issues, but policies and staffing can change, so confirm critical items with the building before moving forward.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

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 M2 bus in Upper West Side

Upper West Side is a Manhattan area where renters commonly compare buildings by era and commute access. On Openigloo, this page narrows searches to pre-war buildings near the M2 bus. For this neighborhood, buildings are rated at an average of 3.6/5 across 256 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the M2 bus on the Upper West Side. This scope includes 410+ buildings that match the pre-war build date and M2-bus proximity filters. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with renter-first context: practical building signals, ratings from rated buildings, and review-backed insights. You can also use tenant Q&A to confirm details that filters cannot guarantee, like how often packages are handled and what the move-in process looks like.

Showing 37–54 of 410 pre-war buildings near the M2 bus in Upper West Side.