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Pre-war buildings in NYC

This page provides a comprehensive overview of pre-war buildings in NYC, with over 134,060+ 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 34,201–34,218 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

457 Beach 36 Street

457 Beach 36 Street

Far Rockaway

No evictions
No open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
98 Luquer Street

98 Luquer Street

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 Ross Street

167 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20-14 120 Street

20-14 120 Street

College Point

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43-06 Newtown Road

43-06 Newtown Road

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
549 Leonard Street

549 Leonard Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1917 Putnam Avenue

1917 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 East 7 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

116 East 7 Street

East Village

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2129 Bathgate Avenue

2129 Bathgate Avenue

East Tremont

4 evictions
160 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1726 Greene Avenue

1726 Greene Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
590 West  215 Street
Rent-stabilized

590 West 215 Street

Inwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6211 5 Avenue

6211 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1056 Nostrand Avenue

1056 Nostrand Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33-50 28 Street

33-50 28 Street

Astoria

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
950 Woodycrest Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

950 Woodycrest Avenue

Highbridge

10 evictions
161 open violations
25 litigation cases
No bedbug history
106 Rockaway Avenue

106 Rockaway Avenue

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
6 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
37 Shepherd Ave

37 Shepherd Ave

Cypress Hills

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
6 East 54 Street

6 East 54 Street

East Flatbush

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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