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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 37,639–37,656 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

441 East 117 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

441 East 117 Street

East Harlem

4 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1041 Ogden Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1041 Ogden Avenue

Highbridge

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1517 Dean Street

1517 Dean Street

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2009 East 15 Street

2009 East 15 Street

Homecrest

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 South 5 Street

129 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1289 Bronx River Avenue

1289 Bronx River Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
40-46 94 Street

40-46 94 Street

Elmhurst

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2845 West 20 Street

2845 West 20 Street

Coney Island

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 Cornelia Street

231 Cornelia Street

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
707B East 216 Street

707B East 216 Street

Williamsbridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 West 127 Street

280 West 127 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2097 Union Street

2097 Union Street

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
892 Myrtle Avenue
Good cause

892 Myrtle Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1649 Taylor Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1649 Taylor Avenue

Van Nest

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
84A Hull Street
Good cause

84A Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 West 232 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

233 West 232 Street

Kingsbridge

3 evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
40-12 Ithaca Street

40-12 Ithaca Street

Elmhurst

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
191-15 110 Road

191-15 110 Road

St. Albans

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
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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