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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 35,227–35,244 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

91-33 89 Street

91-33 89 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
309 Amsterdam Avenue

309 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
471 Bedford Avenue

471 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
531 Hancock Street
Rent-stabilized

531 Hancock Street

Stuyvesant Heights

2 evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
1779 Madison Avenue

1779 Madison Avenue

South Harlem

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 East 28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 East 28 Street

Kips Bay

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2330 83 Street

2330 83 Street

Gravesend

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119-34 224 Street

119-34 224 Street

Cambria Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 East 96 Street

137 East 96 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
895 Mother Gaston Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

895 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1080 Anderson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1080 Anderson Avenue

Highbridge

14 evictions
154 open violations
46 litigation cases
No bedbug history
128 West 120 Street

128 West 120 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1227 Thieriot Avenue

1227 Thieriot Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47-48 48 Street

47-48 48 Street

Sunnyside

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 Ludlow Street
Good cause

29 Ludlow Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1321 Bronx River Avenue

1321 Bronx River Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
69-30 Myrtle Avenue

69-30 Myrtle Avenue

Glendale

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
51-28 48 Street

51-28 48 Street

Maspeth

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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