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 127–144 of 175 pre-war buildings near the BX3 bus in Washington Heights.

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661 West 179 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

661 West 179 Street

550 West 180 Street

4230 Broadway

219 Audubon Avenue

735 West 172 Street

150 Haven Avenue

2340 Amsterdam Avenue

587 West 177 Street

285 Ft Washington Avenue

592 West 178 Street

558 West 181 Street

586 West 178 Street

575 W 175 St

601 West 176 Street

520 West 175 Street

715 West 172 Street

188 Audubon Avenue

215 Audubon Avenue

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