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 37–54 of 854 pre-war buildings near the M5 bus in Washington Heights.
/-73.942944,40.834657,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
538 West 159 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.933275,40.846034,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
507 West 177 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.938199,40.835769,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
430 West 163 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.94063,40.838663,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
552 West 165 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936227,40.841345,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
501 West 170 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.941218,40.837934,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
558 West 164 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942491,40.8357,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
543 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936027,40.84745,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
608 West 178 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942783,40.835427,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
556 West 160 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.938725,40.836902,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2091 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.937845,40.837042,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
457 West 164 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.932315,40.84758,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
508 West 180 Street
Washington Heights

1950 Amsterdam Avenue
Washington Heights
/-73.934897,40.848257,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
601 West 179 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.942001,40.843813,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
705 West 170 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.938283,40.836775,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
450 West 164 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.936375,40.841844,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
506 West 171 Street
Washington Heights
/-73.941668,40.836175,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
555 West 161 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).