Pre-war buildings near the Q24 bus in Jamaica Hills

“Pre-war” refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use this to focus your search on older building stock, then validate current conditions with the building directly.

It means the building’s location is mapped relative to the Q24 corridor, so you can target commute-friendly options. Still, confirm the exact stop you’ll use and the walk time during your typical departure hours.

This page is filtered by building age (pre-war) and location relative to the Q24 bus. The specific availability of apartments can change, so open each building on Openigloo to check what’s currently advertised.

Ask about heating/hot water performance, recent major repairs (roof, windows, plumbing), elevator operation (if applicable), and how maintenance requests are handled. Older buildings can differ widely even within the same neighborhood.

They’re useful for context, but they may not capture day-to-day conditions. Use them as prompts, then ask the building directly about the specific items you care about (repairs, noise, pests, building rules).

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.

Start with the Q24 location match, then verify your practical commute details: walking time from your preferred stop, weekend/late-night service, and whether the building’s entrance and lobby flow are comfortable for your daily routine.