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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 24,391–24,408 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

116-24 Van Wyck Expressway

116-24 Van Wyck Expressway

South Ozone Park

1 eviction
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
199 East 53 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

199 East 53 Street

East Flatbush

3 evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
287 5 Avenue

287 5 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
526 West 174 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

526 West 174 Street

Washington Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
859 Avenue Z

859 Avenue Z

Sheepshead Bay

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Lott Avenue

140 Lott Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
538 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

538 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9112 Avenue L

9112 Avenue L

Canarsie

1 eviction
27 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1574 40 St

1574 40 St

Borough Park

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
74-21 95 Avenue

74-21 95 Avenue

Woodhaven

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
317 East 51 Street

317 East 51 Street

Turtle Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4405 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

4405 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
89-18 69 Avenue

89-18 69 Avenue

Forest Hills

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 East  123 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

243 East 123 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
131 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
152-17 125 Avenue

152-17 125 Avenue

South Jamaica

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
891 Knickerbocker Avenue
Good cause

891 Knickerbocker Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
543 Chester Street

543 Chester Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18-12 124 Street

18-12 124 Street

College Point

No evictions
2 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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