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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 31,663–31,680 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

34-40 100 Street

34-40 100 Street

North Corona

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
133-12 224 Street

133-12 224 Street

Laurelton

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
237 East   25 Street

237 East 25 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1178 East 178 Street

1178 East 178 Street

Van Nest

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
218 Hooper Street

218 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5015 11 Avenue

5015 11 Avenue

Borough Park

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
196 Hastings Street

196 Hastings Street

Manhattan Beach

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1005 Putnam Avenue
Good cause

1005 Putnam Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
143 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1071 Colgate Avenue
Good cause

1071 Colgate Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Lee Avenue

221 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1329 St Johns Place

1329 St Johns Place

Weeksville

No evictions
45 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1114 Lorimer Street

1114 Lorimer Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
90-54 187 Street

90-54 187 Street

Hollis

4 evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
967 56 Street

967 56 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
526 Decatur Street

526 Decatur Street

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68-14 75 Street

68-14 75 Street

Middle Village

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
408 East 138 Street

408 East 138 Street

North New York

3 evictions
201 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
570 Halsey Street

570 Halsey Street

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
4 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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