What does “forest-av” mean on this building page?

It’s a location-based filter tied to the Forest Av station area, used to surface buildings along that corridor on Openigloo.

What qualifies as “pre-war” here?

“Pre-war” is a construction-age filter for buildings built before 1947.

Are the 2,315+ buildings all currently renting apartments?

Not necessarily. This page is scoped to buildings that match the corridor + pre-war filters; availability can change unit by unit.

How should I use building reviews and signals without over-trusting them?

Use them as a starting point. Conditions and management practices can shift, so confirm current status (maintenance, repairs, noise, and amenity access) with the building directly.

Does the site show everything about building condition (or code compliance) automatically?

Openigloo can surface open-data signals and renter-reported context where available, but it cannot replace a direct conversation, a walkthrough, or a review of the lease terms.

What should I ask during a tour for a pre-war building?

Ask about heating and hot water reliability, pest history and prevention processes, window/insulation condition, plumbing/electrical updates, and how repairs are handled when tenants report issues.

Can the location filter miss buildings I’m interested in?

Yes. Filters based on station-area mapping can exclude nearby blocks. If you’re looking at a specific address, confirm it’s included or run a broader search.

Pre-war buildings near Forest Av station in NYC

Find pre-war buildings near Forest Av station in NYC, filtered with “forest-av” plus “pre-war” building age. You’re viewing 2,315+ buildings, which helps narrow searches by location and build era. Openigloo brings renter-first signals into one place: building reviews, open-data and condition flags where available, and tenant-focused questions so you can sanity-check what matters before you tour or sign.

Showing 1,369–1,386 of 2,315 pre-war buildings near Forest Av station in NYC.

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54-33 Metropolitan Avenue

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Pre-war buildings near Forest Av station in NYC

Pre-war buildings near Forest Av station in NYC

54-33 Metropolitan Avenue

60-30 Gates Avenue

1684 Grove Street

871 Onderdonk Avenue

561 Onderdonk Avenue

1663 Grove Street

1634 Madison Street

2013 Harman Street

2018 Palmetto Street

1881 Putnam Avenue

1911 Linden Street

2025 Palmetto Street

2052 Gates Avenue

64-13 68 Ave

1626 Cornelia Street

2034 Bleecker Street

785 Woodward Avenue

61-19 Madison Street

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