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

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Openigloo groups buildings by build-era so you can search for that older stock while you compare current building signals and any available apartments.

How does the Q44-SBS filter work here?

This page narrows to buildings near the Q44-SBS bus corridor in NYC. Use it to focus your apartment search on that commute route, then verify the exact walking time and stop locations for each building.

Are these apartments guaranteed to be available right now?

This page is scoped to eligible buildings; availability can change. Open each building’s page to check whether apartments are currently advertised on Openigloo and what the latest status is.

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

Ask about heating and cooling (how it’s controlled, what’s included), noise and insulation realities, and the current condition of key systems. For renovations, request what was updated and when.

Do open-data signals on Openigloo replace asking the building directly?

No. Openigloo’s goal is to help you spot patterns and ask better questions, but policies and unit-specific details still need confirmation with management before you commit.

Can commute distance vary a lot even when a building is “near” the Q44-SBS?

Yes. “Near the corridor” won’t tell you exact walking time, sidewalks, or stop access for your specific entrance. Check the building location and plan your route during your typical travel window.

How many buildings are on this page?

There are 4,966+ eligible pre-war buildings near the Q44-SBS bus on Openigloo right now.

Pre-war buildings near the Q44-SBS bus in NYC

Find pre-war buildings near the Q44-SBS bus in NYC. This page includes 4,966+ buildings built before 1947, filtered together with the Q44-SBS corridor so you can focus your search on commutes along that route. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by surfacing renter-first building signals like rated buildings and tenant feedback, plus open-data context where available. Use the building pages to check what’s changing right now (if apartments are available), read patterns from tenant Q&A, and confirm details directly with management before signing a lease.

Showing 4,699–4,716 of 4,966 pre-war buildings near the Q44-SBS bus in NYC.