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

It filters for buildings built before 1947. Use it as a starting point for how the building may be laid out and maintained, then confirm details with the building.

What does “near the BM5 bus” mean in this context?

It narrows the building set to those located along or close to the BM5 bus corridor so your commute can be built around that route.

How many buildings are eligible right now in Forest Hills for this filter pair?

Openigloo currently shows 76+ buildings that match the BM5 bus + pre-war criteria in Forest Hills.

Are there any extra costs beyond the asking rent I should expect?

Usually yes. Always confirm the full monthly and move-in picture (deposit, broker fee if applicable, utilities, and any building-required fees) because costs can be higher than the listed rent alone.

What should I verify before signing a lease in an older (pre-war) building?

Tour the unit and ask about maintenance history and current conditions, heating and hot-water reliability, ventilation, pest-prevention practices, and any building rules that could affect daily life.

Is this page showing affordable, income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is defined by BM5 bus proximity plus a pre-war building filter; it is not an income-restricted program, subsidized housing (including Section 8), NYCHA housing, HPD programs, or a housing-lottery affordable-housing program.

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; Jamaica with 2,503+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a Queens neighborhood where renters often look for reliable transit access and a mix of older and newer housing. On Openigloo, you can use building-level signals and tenant Q&A to compare options that match your commute needs, including this BM5-bus + pre-war filter. For Forest Hills, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 25 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Forest Hills. This Openigloo page covers 76+ buildings, using the BM5-bus corridor plus a pre-war (built before 1947) building filter. Openigloo helps you compare buildings by pulling together what renters care about: building-level signals, rated buildings data, and tenant conversations tied to specific buildings. For anything you’re unsure about, verify directly with the building or management before you commit—especially on move-in conditions and costs.

Showing 55–72 of 76 pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Forest Hills.

100-09 Metropolitan Avenue

Forest Hills

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Forest Hills

Pre-war buildings near the BM5 bus in Forest Hills

100-09 Metropolitan Avenue

103-23 Metropolitan Avenue

87-43 69 Avenue

68-21 Kessel Street

68-35 Harrow Street

88-38 69 Avenue

98-04 Metropolitan Avenue

68-40 Harrow Street

96-05 Metropolitan Avenue

94-06 68 Avenue

95-14 67 Avenue

71-40 Manse Street

92-08 69 Avenue

96-01 Metropolitan Avenue

68-33 Harrow Street

91-47 71 Avenue

98-22 Metropolitan Avenue

103-25 Metropolitan Avenue

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