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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 32,059–32,076 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

531 Van Nest Avenue

531 Van Nest Avenue

Van Nest

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
138 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

138 West 72 Street

All Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1342 Elder Avenue

1342 Elder Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
13 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1989 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1989 Bedford Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
40 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
606 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

606 West 116 Street

Morningside Heights

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1726 Flatbush Avenue

1726 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1362 41 Street

1362 41 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
109 Cooper Street

109 Cooper Street

Bushwick

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
941 Tilden Street

941 Tilden Street

Williamsbridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2323 Powell Avenue

2323 Powell Avenue

Westchester Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
591 Pine Street

591 Pine Street

City Line

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
451 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

451 87 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1974 Cross Bronx Expressway

1974 Cross Bronx Expressway

Castle Hill

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4411 Monticello Avenue
Good cause

4411 Monticello Avenue

Woodlawn

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5312 Avenue K

5312 Avenue K

Flatlands

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1422 Greene Avenue

1422 Greene Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
89 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
851 Wyckoff Avenue

851 Wyckoff Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50-16 41 Street

50-16 41 Street

Sunnyside

2 evictions
8 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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