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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 27,523–27,540 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

187 Ridgewood Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

187 Ridgewood Avenue

Cypress Hills

2 evictions
21 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105-46 Cross Bay Boulevard

105-46 Cross Bay Boulevard

Ozone Park

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
586 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

586 Manhattan Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32-23 38 Street

32-23 38 Street

Astoria

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

685 Sheffield Avenue

East New York

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 Irving Avenue
Rent-stabilized

125 Irving Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102-02 159 Road

102-02 159 Road

Old Howard Beach

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
699 Greene Avenue
Good cause

699 Greene Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1016 Halsey Street
Good cause

1016 Halsey Street

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
31-36 Greenpoint Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31-36 Greenpoint Avenue

Sunnyside

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
389 East 56 Street

389 East 56 Street

East Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88-37 Eldert Lane

88-37 Eldert Lane

Woodhaven

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
107-19 121 Street

107-19 121 Street

South Richmond Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115-91 226 Street

115-91 226 Street

Cambria Heights

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35-47 32 Street

35-47 32 Street

Astoria

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5115 6 Avenue

5115 6 Avenue

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
324 Clifton Place

324 Clifton Place

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
487 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

487 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
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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