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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 25,237–25,254 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2136 East   15 Street

2136 East 15 Street

Homecrest

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

424 East 149 Street

North New York

1 eviction
53 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109 East   89 Street
Rent-stabilized

109 East 89 Street

Canarsie

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1346 Prospect Avenue
Good cause

1346 Prospect Avenue

Crotona Park East

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
52-17 Roosevelt Avenue

52-17 Roosevelt Avenue

Woodside

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143-46 110 Avenue

143-46 110 Avenue

Jamaica

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
556 Empire Boulevard

556 Empire Boulevard

East Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 Carroll Street

148 Carroll Street

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
472 Columbia Street
Good cause

472 Columbia Street

Red Hook

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
454 West 36 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

454 West 36 Street

Hudson Yards

No evictions
229 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
39 Woodland Avenue

39 Woodland Avenue

Great Kills

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 20 Street

142 20 Street

Greenwood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18-45 125 Street

18-45 125 Street

College Point

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
87-16 31 Avenue

87-16 31 Avenue

Jackson Heights

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1532 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1532 Ocean Avenue

Midwood

1 eviction
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71-29 72 Street
Good cause

71-29 72 Street

Glendale

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
282 Alexander Avenue

282 Alexander Avenue

Mott Haven

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31-47 Steinway Street

31-47 Steinway Street

Astoria

1 eviction
No 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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