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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 19–36 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

84-38 246 Street

84-38 246 Street

Bellerose

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 East   76 Street
Good cause

202 East 76 Street

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
163 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Chrystie Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
424 West 160 Street

424 West 160 Street

Washington Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

193 2 Avenue

East Village

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
334 Convent Avenue

334 Convent Avenue

Hamilton Heights

1 eviction
32 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24-51 38 Street
Rent-stabilized

24-51 38 Street

Astoria

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4623 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

4623 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 East 46 Street

135 East 46 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 Rivington Street
Good cause

150 Rivington Street

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41 West   93 Street
Rent-stabilized

41 West 93 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
39 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
611 West 142 Street

611 West 142 Street

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
958 71 Street

958 71 Street

Dyker Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
173 West 85 Street
Good cause

173 West 85 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
60-64 70 Street

60-64 70 Street

Maspeth

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
314 West 100 Street
Rent-stabilized

314 West 100 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 East 13 Street
Good cause

204 East 13 Street

East Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Arden Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

65 Arden Street

Fort George

6 evictions
41 open violations
5 litigation cases
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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