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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 24,373–24,390 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

426 East 35 Street

426 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142-35 231 Street

142-35 231 Street

Brookville

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
159 Tysen Street

159 Tysen Street

New Brighton

1 eviction
52 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
68-47 Exeter Street

68-47 Exeter Street

Forest Hills

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
865 Hegeman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

865 Hegeman Avenue

East New York

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
37-33 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37-33 80 Street

Jackson Heights

No evictions
33 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
318 Beach 31 Street

318 Beach 31 Street

Far Rockaway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
440 Westervelt Avenue

440 Westervelt Avenue

Saint George

2 evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
189 Hart Street
Good cause

189 Hart Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5410 5 Avenue
Good cause

5410 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119-70 Merrick Boulevard
Good cause

119-70 Merrick Boulevard

South Jamaica

3 evictions
8 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2052 77 Street

2052 77 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1629 Park Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1629 Park Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
107-54 159 Street
Good cause

107-54 159 Street

Jamaica

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Hancock Street

143 Hancock Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Lefferts Avenue

22 Lefferts Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
584 Bristol Street

584 Bristol Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
58 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
16 Abingdon Square
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

16 Abingdon Square

West Village

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
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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