Pre-war buildings near 86 St station in NYC

Pre-war refers to buildings built before 1947. It’s a filter for building age, which can affect layouts, finishes, and building systems.

This is a building-focused page, and Openigloo is designed to help renters compare buildings and find apartments for rent within them. Use the building pages to review unit availability.

Openigloo surfaces renter feedback through a reviews sample (shown as rated buildings) and combines that with open-data and building-level context. It’s meant to help you ask better questions, not replace verification.

For pre-war buildings, ask about the current state of heating, hot water, elevator reliability, pest prevention practices, and any known pending work. Also confirm any fees, move-in requirements, and how repairs are handled day-to-day.

It can. Heating and insulation details vary by building and unit. Before applying, ask what the typical utility cost looks like and whether utilities are included or metered.

The page snapshot is current as of 2026-07-07, and availability can change frequently. When you’re ready, check the specific building and unit pages for what’s posted now.