Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pre-war refers to building age (built before 1947). The page uses that building-level attribute alongside your Q47 bus proximity filter.

Question 2

How does Openigloo help me choose among these Q47-area buildings?

Accepted Answer

Openigloo brings building eligibility filters together with tenant-first signals like reviews and tenant Q&A, plus open-data indicators you can use to shortlist. You still need to confirm specifics with the building for your exact unit and move-in.

Question 3

Is “near the Q47 bus” the same as being on the Q47 route door-to-door?

Accepted Answer

No. “Near” means the building fits the page’s Q47 proximity criteria. Confirm the exact stop you’d use and your typical walk time, especially during weekends and late hours.

Question 4

What should I ask before applying or signing in an older (pre-war) building?

Accepted Answer

Ask about the condition and maintenance of key systems (heat/hot water reliability, elevator status), recent repairs, and whether there are building-wide policies that affect move-ins (access rules, laundry, package handling, noise).

Question 5

Do open-record signals guarantee the building’s current conditions?

Accepted Answer

No. Open-data signals can lag real-world conditions. Treat them as a lead, not proof. Ask the building directly and request documentation when relevant.

Question 6

Are these buildings income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a filter page for building eligibility (pre-war + Q47 bus). It’s not income-restricted housing, not subsidized, and not NYCHA, HPD, or Section 8.

Question 7

Which Queens neighborhoods are trending right now on Openigloo?

Accepted Answer

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 Q47 bus in Queens

90-14 Polo Place

40-39 Case Street

35-54 89 Street

35-36 76 Street

55-54 64 Street

34-43 82 Street

54-17 69 Street

30-52 85 Street

31-42 103 Street

43-28 Judge Street

31-42 89 Street

25-58 99 Street

23-27 92 Street

35-58 65 Street

33-12 72 Street

37-45 62 Street

32-35 100 Street

35-45 90 Street

Pre-war buildings near the Q47 bus in trending Queens neighborhoods

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