Pre-war buildings near International High School at Union Square in NYC

Pre-war refers to buildings constructed before 1947. That scope is about the building’s age, not about rent regulation or apartment availability.

There are 990+ buildings matching this page’s scope and pre-war filter as of 2026-07-07.

No. The filters narrow by building age and location/scope, but unit-level details vary. Always confirm specifics with the building (or leasing office) before committing.

Ask about heating performance, hot water reliability, HVAC/AC setup options, elevator condition and schedule, laundry/storage rules, and any documented recent repairs or ongoing issues.

No. Openigloo helps you screen and compare, but you should still contact the building to confirm the terms you care about—lease start date, rent, fees, utilities, and any policies that affect day-to-day living.

This page is filtered for pre-war + the school-area scope, not a guarantee that every building has a unit advertised at the moment. Check each building page for current available options.

Look for recurring themes across rated buildings and pair them with your own priorities (noise, maintenance responsiveness, building rules). Then verify those points directly during touring and in follow-up emails/calls.