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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 2,611–2,628 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

7526 5 Avenue

7526 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1861 Park Place

1861 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
43 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1109 East 215 Street

1109 East 215 Street

Williamsbridge

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
36-14 36 Avenue

36-14 36 Avenue

Long Island City

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21-34 28 Street

21-34 28 Street

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 Degraw Street

165 Degraw Street

Cobble Hill

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30-54 14 Street

30-54 14 Street

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
249 Gates Avenue

249 Gates Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
53 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1092 Clarkson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1092 Clarkson Avenue

Brownsville

10 evictions
25 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
421 East 73 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 East 73 Street

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
363 Herkimer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

363 Herkimer Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
3 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
697 Prospect Avenue

697 Prospect Avenue

Woodstock

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
234 East 42 Street

234 East 42 Street

East Flatbush

6 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3610 Neptune Ave

3610 Neptune Ave

Coney Island

4 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized

172 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
722 Decatur Street
Good cause

722 Decatur Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68-16 Elizabeth Avenue

68-16 Elizabeth Avenue

Arverne

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
153-29 89 Avenue

153-29 89 Avenue

Jamaica

1 eviction
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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