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Pre-war buildings near the S52 bus in Clifton

Clifton in Staten Island is a local, transit-connected neighborhood where many renters look for practical commuting routes and older building stock. This page focuses on Clifton buildings that match pre-war construction and are near the S52 bus. Openigloo’s current snapshot shows Clifton alongside other Staten Island neighborhoods with varying building counts, with Grymes Hill at 257+ buildings and Saint George at 517+ buildings. In the same snapshot, Mariners Harbor has 628+ buildings, West Brighton has 547+ buildings, and Port Richmond has 517+ buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the S52 bus in Clifton, Staten Island. This page includes 236+ buildings that match both filters (pre-war + S52 bus). Use Openigloo to narrow by building signals and renter experience: explore availability, check building-level notes, and read what tenants shared in Q&A. If you are comparing similar buildings, start by confirming details in the listing and ask follow-up questions before signing a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the S52 bus in Clifton

Showing 1–18 of 236 pre-war buildings near the S52 bus in Clifton.

47 Metcalfe Street

47 Metcalfe Street

Clifton

No evictions
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
71 Harrison Street

71 Harrison Street

Clifton

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 Laurel Avenue

105 Laurel Avenue

Clifton

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219B Targee Street

219B Targee Street

Clifton

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 Park Hill Lane

8 Park Hill Lane

Clifton

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
887 Van Duzer Street

887 Van Duzer Street

Clifton

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 Targee Street

215 Targee Street

Clifton

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Norwood Avenue

35 Norwood Avenue

Clifton

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
20 Prince Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20 Prince Street

Clifton

3 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
88 Broad Street

88 Broad Street

Clifton

No evictions
9 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
32 Brownell Street

32 Brownell Street

Clifton

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 Prince Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 Prince Street

Clifton

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71 Osgood Avenue

71 Osgood Avenue

Clifton

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
260 Targee Street

260 Targee Street

Clifton

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
269 Gordon Street

269 Gordon Street

Clifton

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
208 Gordon Street

208 Gordon Street

Clifton

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
70 Broad Street

70 Broad Street

Clifton

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56 Tompkins Street
Good cause

56 Tompkins Street

Clifton

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the S52 bus in Clifton

  • Expect a mix of older construction: verify heating type, window condition, insulation, and any documented renovations before applying.
  • Check transit reality: confirm the exact stop(s) served by the S52 route from the building’s address and how long it takes at your commute time.
  • Use open-data building signals as a starting point, then confirm current conditions directly with management (repairs, pest history, laundry access, and parking rules if offered).
  • Before committing, confirm fees and terms beyond rent (security deposit, move-in fees, broker fee if applicable, and utility responsibilities).
  • If you see multiple similar buildings in your shortlist, compare unit-level specifics like layout, floor level, and daylight exposure, not just the “pre-war” label.

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