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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 34,741–34,758 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1554 40 Street

1554 40 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 Madison Street

Two Bridges

1 eviction
3 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47-49 39 Place

47-49 39 Place

Sunnyside

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
159-40 Highland Avenue

159-40 Highland Avenue

Jamaica Hills

2 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1339 Chisholm Street
Good cause

1339 Chisholm Street

Crotona Park East

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18 Herkimer Court

18 Herkimer Court

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
215 West   18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 West 18 Street

Chelsea

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41-15 50 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-15 50 St

Sunnyside

No evictions
32 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1721 Summerfield Street

1721 Summerfield Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
778 Woodward Avenue

778 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 Eunice Place

28 Eunice Place

Mariners Harbor

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
311 East 51 Street

311 East 51 Street

Turtle Bay

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
551 West 157 Street
Good cause

551 West 157 Street

Washington Heights

1 eviction
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
237 Penn Street

237 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1027 56 Street

1027 56 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18 Oakland Place

18 Oakland Place

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 21 Street

135 21 Street

Greenwood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50-14 63 Street

50-14 63 Street

Woodside

No evictions
1 open violation
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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