Pre-war buildings near Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School in NYC

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use the building page to confirm the specific property’s details since age alone can’t tell you how current the systems are.

There are 394+ buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

The page is for building-level browsing. When you click into a specific building, you can check what apartments are currently advertised and then confirm availability with the landlord.

Ask about heating and hot water reliability, elevator maintenance, insulation/noise expectations, and whether any current construction or major repairs could affect day-to-day living.

Treat them as signal for what to ask next. If a concern comes up repeatedly (repairs, pests, noise, package handling), get specifics from management: what’s being fixed, when, and how it’s tracked.

No. They can point you to likely issues to investigate, but your unit’s condition, the exact lease terms, and building practices matter most. Always confirm details with the building directly.

Always confirm the full monthly picture, including utilities and any building fees, plus one-time move-in costs like deposits or admin fees where applicable.