Pre-war buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights
Washington Heights in Manhattan is a practical place to search if you want neighborhoods where transit access matters, since this page focuses on buildings near the M5 bus. You can use Openigloo to compare pre-war buildings across the area and narrow by building-level details. 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 M5 bus in Washington Heights. This page covers 854+ buildings and combines the “pre-war” filter with the M5-bus location focus, so you can narrow what to tour. On Openigloo, you can use building-level signals plus renter-first context like tenant Q&A and review summaries to compare buildings efficiently. Use the map and building details to shortlist, then verify terms directly with the management before you sign a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights
Showing 163–180 of 854 pre-war buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights.
/-73.944118,40.832699,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
546 West 156 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94401,40.83401,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
551 West 157 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.932729,40.848705,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
546 West 181 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940095,40.833509,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
478 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.945404,40.836559,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
638 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942547,40.835305,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
552 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.932271,40.847172,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
507 West 179 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936421,40.84009,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2185 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.933568,40.846506,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
534 West 178 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.933246,40.847857,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
546 West 180 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942387,40.83483,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
541 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94175,40.83377,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1982 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.941864,40.834651,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
519 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940572,40.838652,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
550 West 165 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.937472,40.8428,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
559 West 171 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.935077,40.845365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
214 Audubon Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.941654,40.832834,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
469 West 157 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.940775,40.836215,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
512 West 162 Street
Washington Heights
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the M5 bus in Washington Heights
- Shortlist buildings based on proximity to the M5 bus, then cross-check features that affect day-to-day life (elevators, laundry, package handling, and access to transit).
- Confirm the unit’s lease terms and move-in requirements (deposit, timing, and whether utilities are included). Pre-war buildings can have varied layouts and building systems.
- Use the Openigloo ratings and tenant Q&A to flag recurring issues, then request specifics in writing (repairs timeline, maintenance response, and any recent building work).
- Before applying, verify the full monthly cost beyond the asking rent (fees, deposits, and utilities), since those can change the effective budget.
- Ask the building about any policy details that may not be consistent across buildings (renewal practices, visitor rules, and building paperwork requirements).