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

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. Use this as a proxy for older construction and potential maintenance/renovation patterns, then verify specifics directly with the building.

What does “near the Q20 bus” filter cover?

It filters for buildings located near the Q20 bus route in Briarwood. Still confirm the exact stop and walking route for the unit you’re considering.

How many Briarwood buildings match these filters right now?

There are 102+ eligible buildings on this page as of 2026-07-07.

What should I check before applying to a pre-war building?

Ask about current building systems and upkeep (heating, hot water, elevator if present), pest-prevention routines, noise, and renovation history. Pre-war buildings can differ widely even within the same neighborhood.

How should I use ratings on this page?

The neighborhood stats show 3.1/5 across 11 rated buildings. Treat this as a directional signal and then read the tenant Q&A and details for each individual building you’re considering.

Does “near the Q20 bus” mean the unit is guaranteed to be quiet or convenient?

No. The filter helps with location, but noise levels and day-to-day convenience vary by block, floor, and unit orientation. Confirm by asking the building or reviewing the unit’s specifics.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the Q20 bus in Briarwood

Briarwood is a Queens neighborhood where you can find a mix of older building stock and nearby transit access, making it a practical area to search for pre-war buildings with commute-ready locations like the Q20 corridor. On Openigloo, this page focuses on buildings that match both the pre-war and Q20 bus filters. Briarwood’s eligible buildings are rated at 3.1/5 across 11 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the Q20 bus in Briarwood, Queens. You can explore 102+ eligible buildings that match both filters, so you can focus on stock built before 1947 and a practical commute along the Q20 route. Openigloo helps you shortlist faster with tenant Q&A, building-level signals, and reviews for rated buildings. You can also cross-check important details before applying, since building conditions and fees are not always captured perfectly in listings.

Showing 37–54 of 102 pre-war buildings near the Q20 bus in Briarwood.

87-45 143 Street

Briarwood

Pre-war buildings near the Q20 bus in Briarwood

Pre-war buildings near the Q20 bus in Briarwood

87-45 143 Street

147-35 Hoover Avenue

148-25 84 Avenue

147-50 84 Road

87-02 144 Street

87-51 Van Wyck Expressway Sr East

84-22 Daniels Street

87-22 143 Street

139-42 86 Road

139-15 87 Avenue

141-30 85 Road

139-16 86 Road

139-19 87 Avenue

147-07 Hillside Avenue

86-20 139 Street

141-25 84 Drive

140-92 Burden Crescent

87-45 144 Street

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