Pre-war buildings near the R train in Turtle Bay

“Pre-war” narrows to buildings built before 1947, and “R train” focuses on buildings near the R subway line within Turtle Bay. Together, the results are meant to reflect both the building era and your commute corridor.

As of 2026-07-07, there are 59+ buildings in Turtle Bay that match the pre-war + R train filter pair on Openigloo.

No. The rating shown is based on rated buildings, which reflects what tenants shared about their buildings. Unit-level conditions can still differ, so confirm details with the building for the specific apartment you’re considering.

Confirm the total move-in cost (not just the asking rent), required documentation, any deposit or fee schedule, and what lease terms look like for your unit type.

Use the building’s map/transit context on Openigloo, then double-check your walking time and transfer options for the stop you plan to use most.

Yes. Open-data signals and aggregated ratings are a useful starting point, but they can lag real-world conditions. For anything that affects your decision (maintenance, noise, move-in process), ask the building directly.

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