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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 34,867–34,884 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

16 West   11 Street

16 West 11 Street

Greenwich Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
860 Lexington Avenue

860 Lexington Avenue

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1040 East 39 Street

1040 East 39 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
4216 Ely Avenue

4216 Ely Avenue

Wakefield

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
12 Irving Place

12 Irving Place

Clifton

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
552 West  181 Street

552 West 181 Street

Washington Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-08 59 Drive

59-08 59 Drive

Maspeth

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1930 Bay Ridge Avenue

1930 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bensonhurst

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144-02 Liberty Avenue

144-02 Liberty Avenue

Jamaica

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 Freeman Street
Rent-stabilized

115 Freeman Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 Bay 25 Street

203 Bay 25 Street

Bath Beach

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 West 81 Street
Good cause

164 West 81 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Ditmars Street

180 Ditmars Street

City Island

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Chestnut Street
Good cause

161 Chestnut Street

Cypress Hills

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
97 Boyd Street

97 Boyd Street

Stapleton

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1715 59 Street

1715 59 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 Starr Street
Rent-stabilized

133 Starr Street

Bushwick

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
802 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

802 Lexington Avenue

Lenox Hill

No evictions
6 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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