Pre-war buildings near the Q17 bus in Jamaica Hills

“Pre-war” means the building was constructed before 1947. Use the filter to focus your search, then confirm the current condition and any upgrades with the building directly.

The page targets buildings near the Q17 bus route so your commute options are closer to your daily path. Still, check the building’s exact location and how long the walk feels in your real schedule.

Openigloo brings building-level details together with renter-focused signals, including reviews and tenant Q&A. Use it to shortlist, then verify anything critical (repairs, fees, rules) with the leasing office.

Yes. Ask about heating and hot water performance, window/insulation condition, plumbing and electrical updates, pest-management practices, and the building’s maintenance history for your unit type.

It can. Before applying, ask about noise levels in the specific unit’s exposure (front vs. rear), window type, and whether the building has any mitigation practices.

Treat Q&A as a starting point. Confirm which unit line, floor, and timeframe the comments refer to, and follow up with the building on the most important items you’re deciding between.

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