Pre-war buildings near the Q52-SBS bus in NYC

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. Use the building detail page to confirm the recorded build era for each option you’re considering.

This filter groups buildings by proximity to the Q52-SBS bus corridor. Because routes and walking paths vary block to block, check the exact address and plan a walk-time from the nearest stop before applying.

No. This is a NYC-wide scope, so options can appear across multiple areas that fall within the proximity criteria for the Q52-SBS bus.

Confirm heating and hot-water setup, maintenance patterns, and any building notes that affect daily life (noise, elevator reliability, laundry access, and common-area conditions). Reviews and Q&A can help, but you should still ask the building directly.

Openigloo brings together building-level details and tenant-focused reviews, plus Q&A to answer renter questions. Use it to short-list, then verify specifics (repairs, utilities, move-in timing) with the landlord or broker.

Yes. Even when the asking rent looks workable, you should confirm broker fees, security deposit, utilities, and any move-in charges shown for the specific apartment you’re applying to.

Use them as starting points. Conditions can change, and not every issue is reflected in public records—especially for older buildings. Always confirm key details with the building before committing.