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Pre-war buildings in NYC

This page provides a comprehensive overview of pre-war buildings in NYC, with over 134,853+ buildings to explore. These buildings, known for their unique architectural features and historical significance, often come with specific characteristics and amenities worth considering. Openigloo empowers renters with insights through building reviews, data on tenant experiences, and a rich Q&A resource. This way, you can make informed decisions when searching for your next apartment.

Pre-war buildings in NYC

Showing 22,339–22,356 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

4718 Church Avenue

4718 Church Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
28 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 Tompkins Avenue
Good cause

493 Tompkins Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111-11 157 Street

111-11 157 Street

Jamaica

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
6209 20 Avenue

6209 20 Avenue

Mapleton

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1758 Weeks Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1758 Weeks Avenue

Mt. Hope

No evictions
85 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
748 Lincoln Place

748 Lincoln Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1857 Wallace Avenue

1857 Wallace Avenue

Van Nest

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Ocean Avenue

30 Ocean Avenue

South Beach

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 West 90 Street

303 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
708 Ashford Street

708 Ashford Street

East New York

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1218 Boynton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1218 Boynton Avenue

Soundview

2 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
436 West   47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

436 West 47 Street

Hell's Kitchen

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1089 Dumont Avenue

1089 Dumont Avenue

East New York

No evictions
38 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21-80 19 Street
Rent-stabilized

21-80 19 Street

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36-21 Review Avenue

36-21 Review Avenue

Sunnyside

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
296 West 234 Street

296 West 234 Street

Kingsbridge

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125-21 Rockaway Boulevard

125-21 Rockaway Boulevard

South Ozone Park

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 East 91 Street

228 East 91 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings in NYC

  • Expect unique architectural details like moldings, hardwood floors, and high ceilings in pre-war buildings.
  • Confirm the building's condition and any renovation history, as these can vary significantly in older constructions.
  • Check for any building rules regarding pets, renovations, or shared amenities before signing a lease.
  • Be aware of potential maintenance issues that may arise in older buildings, and verify how the management handles them.
  • Explore tenant reviews on Openigloo for firsthand experiences living in pre-war buildings.

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