Pre-war buildings near Elmhurst Av station in NYC

It means the buildings in this search are categorized as pre-war (built before 1947). Openigloo shows this at the building level, but you should still verify the build date details on the listing.

There are 519+ buildings in scope on this page as of 2026-07-07.

No. Even within pre-war buildings, conditions and amenities vary by building and unit. Use Openigloo’s signals and tenant Q&A as starting points, then confirm specifics directly with the building management.

Ask about maintenance history, heating/hot water reliability, pest prevention, and how repairs are handled. Pre-war stock can also mean older layouts, different soundproofing, and varying ceiling heights—plan to verify in person.

They can help you shortlist, but they’re not a substitute for a walkthrough. Treat reviews and tenant Q&A as context, then confirm current unit conditions, move-in dates, and any fees with the leasing office.

Openigloo helps you compare building-level information, but you should still request a full cost breakdown (including deposits and utilities) before submitting an application, since the total monthly cost can differ by unit and agreement.

Look for patterns (recurring maintenance or noise issues) and check dates or recurring themes. Then ask for current status during your tour or via email, since conditions can change.