Pre-war buildings near 155 St station in NYC

“Pre-war” refers to buildings built before 1947. These buildings often have older infrastructure and varying maintenance histories, so it’s worth verifying specifics directly with the building.

The scope is buildings around the 155 St station area. To avoid surprises, match the unit you’d consider to your expected walking route and typical commute times.

Openigloo aggregates renter-focused reviews, building-level signals from open records, and tenant Q&A so you can compare patterns across buildings—not just photos or unit descriptions.

Yes. Before applying, ask about heat and hot water consistency, elevator reliability, water pressure, noise/insulation, and how the building tracks and resolves maintenance requests.

No. Openigloo can help you identify what to ask, but you should still request answers in writing where possible (maintenance history, current certifications, and any planned work) during your lease process.

Always confirm the full monthly and move-in cost: deposit requirements, any broker or application fees, and which utilities (heat, hot water, electric, internet) are included or billed separately.

Look for repeated themes rather than one-off complaints, then ask the building to confirm current conditions and timelines. For any discrepancy, prioritize what the building says during your tour and screening.