Pre-war buildings near the Q42 bus in Jamaica

“Pre-war” is a building-era filter. It helps you focus on older Jamaica buildings that fit the pre-1947 criteria used in Openigloo’s data.

It narrows results to buildings in Jamaica that are mapped as being near the Q42 bus route, so your commute options stay consistent while you compare buildings.

The 222+ figure reflects eligible buildings in scope, but individual units can change. Use the available apartments on Openigloo as a starting point, then confirm the exact rent, lease terms, and move-in costs with the building.

Ask about recent maintenance and updates, how utilities are billed, elevator/laundry reliability, and any building policies that affect day-to-day use. For older buildings, also confirm timelines for repairs if any issues are reported.

No. This page is a filter-based search for pre-war, transit-adjacent buildings. It is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized housing, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not a Section 8 or housing-lottery program.

Openigloo ratings reflect the set of rated buildings and renter-submitted information available at the time. Use them to compare options, but still ask the building directly about current conditions and policies before you commit.

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.