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

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. Use this to narrow by building age, then verify unit-specific conditions (windows, heat, renovations) during your tour.

How does “near the X27 bus” work here?

This page combines the pre-war filter with a route-based location around the X27 bus corridor in Manhattan. Exact proximity can still vary by block, so check the closest stop to the building’s address.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 2,326+ buildings that fit the pre-war and X27 corridor criteria in Manhattan (as of 2026-07-07).

Are building-level signals enough to decide, or should I still ask questions?

Still ask. Building age can affect maintenance, heating, and noise patterns, and the only way to confirm your experience is to ask directly and tour the specific unit/building entrance.

Does pre-war mean there will be problems with heat, pests, or building systems?

Not automatically. Pre-war buildings can be well maintained, but the age makes it important to ask for specifics on heating performance, recent repairs, and current pest-management practices.

What should I verify before signing a lease for a pre-war building?

Verify heat delivery and thermostatic control, water pressure, window condition and drafts, sound transmission in your specific unit, and how quickly the building responds to maintenance requests.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Manhattan 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 X27 bus in Manhattan

Find pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Manhattan. This scope includes 2,326+ buildings that match the pre-war filter and a route-based location around the X27 corridor. Openigloo brings these buildings into one place so you can compare building-level details, view ratings from rated buildings, and use renter Q&A to confirm what matters before you sign. We also surface open-data signals so you can ask sharper questions when you tour.

Showing 2,161–2,178 of 2,326 pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Manhattan.

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227 West 16 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Manhattan

Pre-war buildings near the X27 bus in Manhattan

227 West 16 Street

86 University Place

263 West 15 Street

191 West 10 Street

139 Mulberry Street

218 Mulberry Street

134 West 23 Street

137 Reade Street

61 Mott Street

140 West 10 Street

59 Christopher Street

57 7 Avenue South

15 Sheridan Square

144 West 19 Street

231 East 14 Street

74 Leonard Street

143 Mott St

169 West 22 Street

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