Pre-war buildings near the A train in NYC

Pre-war refers to buildings built before 1947. Use this to prioritize age-related expectations like layout, window types, and building infrastructure.

This filter targets buildings located along or close to the A train corridor. Still, walking time and station access vary by block, so confirm the exact station(s) you’ll use.

No. This page reflects the eligible building scope for the filters. When you open a specific building, you can see whether apartments are currently advertised there.

Ask about heating and hot water setup, window sealing and drafts, water pressure, plumbing condition, electrical capacity, and whether any major renovations have been done recently.

No. Building-level feedback can differ by floor, exposure, and maintenance requests. Use it to spot patterns, then verify details with the building and the specific apartment you’re considering.

Yes. Maintenance issues and treatments can change over time. Treat Openigloo as a research layer, and ask for the most recent maintenance records, especially for issues you care about.

Always plan for the full monthly cost: deposit, any broker fee, potential building or utility charges, and typical move-in costs. The best asking rent can still be expensive after total fees are included.