Pre-war buildings near MetLife in NYC

It means the building is built before 1947, based on the data associated with the property record. Always ask the building directly to confirm any recent renovations or major systems updates.

The filter limits results to buildings in the location area tied to MetLife. Exact walking/transit distance can vary by route, so use the map in Openigloo and confirm commute time for your specific move-in date.

This page is scoped by building type (pre-war) and location (near MetLife). Availability can change, so open specific buildings to check whether there are apartments for rent right now.

Confirm heating and hot-water performance, maintenance response, any known elevator or laundry issues, and whether there are any active or upcoming building projects that could affect daily access or noise.

They’re useful signals, but building conditions can change. Use reviews and Q&A to ask better questions, then verify key details (fees, service issues, repairs) directly with the leasing team.

Pre-war buildings can be subject to different lease types and regulatory scenarios depending on the individual property. When you open a building on Openigloo, look for what’s listed there and ask the landlord how your lease would be handled.

Compare the full move-in picture: broker fee (if applicable), deposit, any building-required fees, and ongoing monthly charges like utilities that aren’t included. Then confirm those items in writing during your application conversation.