Pre-war buildings near the Q87 bus in Queens

It’s the building’s construction era filter. On Openigloo, “pre-war” limits the building set to older properties (built before 1947), so you can compare commute options within that building type.

The Q87 bus pair limits the eligible buildings to those mapped near the Q87 route in Queens. Still, you should verify the closest stop and walk time for the specific building and unit you’re considering.

Openigloo shows 1,912+ buildings for this scope and filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

No. Use them to sharpen your questions, then confirm details directly with the building: maintenance timelines, utilities included (if applicable), parking arrangements, and any current move-in requirements.

Pre-war buildings can vary widely, but it’s smart to ask about the current state of heating and hot water systems, elevator reliability (if applicable), and whether recent repairs or upgrades have been done. Tenant Q&A can help you target which questions to ask first.

Verify the nearest stop, typical service frequency at your travel times, and whether you’ll need a transfer. Then check the building’s practical day-to-day access (stairs/elevator reliability, package drop-off, and entry procedures) so your commute plan works on real move-in days.

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.