What does “bx3-bus + pre-war” mean on this page?

It’s a multi-filter match for Washington Heights buildings that are flagged as near the BX3 bus route and that meet the pre-war building-age criteria.

How many buildings match this BX3 bus + pre-war scope right now?

There are 175+ buildings in scope in Washington Heights as of 2026-07-07.

Does Openigloo guarantee that a building is close enough to the BX3 stop?

No. The filter helps you find candidates, but walking distance can vary by entrance and unit location. Confirm the route and approximate walk time with the building.

What should I verify in pre-war buildings before I apply?

Confirm heating/hot water details, elevator reliability (if applicable), and any known capital work or upcoming building changes that could affect move-in or ongoing costs.

Where does the rating information come from?

This page’s neighborhood stats are based on rated buildings in Washington Heights (3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings). Openigloo also surfaces renter Q&A so you can compare how people experienced day-to-day issues.

Are there restrictions I should expect because these buildings are pre-war?

The pre-war filter is about building age, not a specific tenant restriction. Always ask the building about approval criteria, fees, and the exact lease terms for the specific unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope 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 BX3 bus in Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a Manhattan neighborhood where you can find pre-war building stock that’s well-positioned for daily commutes. On Openigloo, this page is scoped to buildings near the BX3 bus, so you can compare options that match both location and building age. Washington Heights has an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 123 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the BX3 bus in Washington Heights. Openigloo covers 175+ buildings with a scope focused on this multi-filter pair, so you can compare properties that match both the neighborhood and building-age criteria. Use Openigloo to narrow faster and decide smarter: check building-level signals, read what rated buildings have in common, and review renter Q&A. You can also verify details that matter in practice (fees, utilities, lease terms) directly with the building before you apply.

Showing 1–18 of 175 pre-war buildings near the BX3 bus in Washington Heights.

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521 West 180 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the BX3 bus in Washington Heights

Pre-war buildings near the BX3 bus in Washington Heights

521 West 180 Street

720 West 173 Street

205 Audubon Avenue

603 West 179 Street

220 Audubon Avenue

507 West 177 Street

608 West 178 Street

508 West 180 Street

601 West 179 Street

509 West 176 Street

1344 St Nicholas Avenue

561 West 175 Street

2306 Amsterdam Avenue

131 Wadsworth Avenue

1392 St Nicholas Avenue

528 West 175 Street

579 West 177 Street

2402 Amsterdam Avenue

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