Pre-war buildings near the S51 bus in NYC

It means the building was constructed before 1947, based on the building’s reported history in Openigloo’s underlying records.

This page focuses on buildings near the S51 bus corridor so your search stays anchored to that route. Exact walking distance can vary by building entrance and unit location—confirm your commute with the building’s address.

There are 984+ buildings in this filter combination (pre-war + S51 bus corridor) in NYC as of 2026-07-07.

Confirm maintenance and upgrade status (plumbing/electrical, heating, water pressure), ask about any known building-wide issues, and clarify what’s included for your unit (heat/hot water, laundry access, storage).

No. Buildings differ by unit size, condition, floor, and amenities. Use each building’s Openigloo page to compare current offerings and the specific unit-level terms.

No. Openigloo can surface renter Q&A patterns and building-level signals, but you should still ask the super/management for the details that affect move-in and daily life (repairs, rules, fees, and lease terms).

Ask about renewal behavior, start date flexibility, and any building-specific policies (security deposit timing, move-in scheduling, and utility responsibilities). Older buildings often have more variation from one property to another.