Pre-war buildings near the Q55 bus in Richmond Hill

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. Use this as a starting point, then confirm the building’s current condition, systems (heat/hot water), and any upgrades during your tour.

The filter is intended to surface buildings in the Richmond Hill area that align with the Q55 route for day-to-day commuting. Still, check walking time from each building to your most-used stops at the hours you’ll travel.

Openigloo pairs building search with renter-first information such as ratings, photos, and tenant Q&A. Use those signals to generate a question list for the super/management before applying.

They’re not automatically better or worse. Pre-war buildings often come with different layouts and maintenance considerations, so confirm building systems and recent repairs during your visit and through management.

Fees vary by building and broker arrangements, but you should confirm the application fee, security deposit, and whether a broker fee applies. Also verify what’s included in the monthly rent (utilities, amenities, laundry).

No. Traffic, stop locations, and your exact start/end points can change the commute. Treat it as a routing indicator and validate it with your routine before signing.

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.