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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 22,969–22,986 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1183 Grenada Place

1183 Grenada Place

Edenwald

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
491 East 49 Street

491 East 49 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
89-23 Gold Road

89-23 Gold Road

Ozone Park

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94-20 86 Road

94-20 86 Road

Woodhaven

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
662 Sheffield Avenue

662 Sheffield Avenue

East New York

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7002 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

7002 Ridge Boulevard

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
83 Vanderbilt Avenue

83 Vanderbilt Avenue

Clinton Hill

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

91 Elizabeth Street

Little Italy

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 West 23 Street
Rent-stabilized

159 West 23 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1900 Flatbush Avenue

1900 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1088 Rossville Avenue

1088 Rossville Avenue

Rossville

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30-87 47 Street

30-87 47 Street

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 Starr Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

149 Starr Street

Bushwick

No evictions
31 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
516 Washington Avenue
Good cause

516 Washington Avenue

Clinton Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
726 East 219 Street
Good cause

726 East 219 Street

Williamsbridge

1 eviction
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
307 West  116 Street
Rent-stabilized

307 West 116 Street

South Harlem

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
623 Howard Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

623 Howard Avenue

Brownsville

6 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
87-38 86 Street

87-38 86 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
4 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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