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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 3,853–3,870 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

162 Congress Street

162 Congress Street

Cobble Hill

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40-37 102 Street

40-37 102 Street

Corona

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
74-02 64 Lane

74-02 64 Lane

Glendale

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 East 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

169 East 88 Street

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115-04 Van Wyck Expressway

115-04 Van Wyck Expressway

South Ozone Park

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2238 Haviland Avenue

2238 Haviland Avenue

Westchester Village

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1185 Anderson Avenue

1185 Anderson Avenue

Highbridge

3 evictions
48 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
720 West  173 Street
Rent-stabilized

720 West 173 Street

Washington Heights

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
1163 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1163 Nostrand Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
191 Kent Street

191 Kent Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3438 Wilson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3438 Wilson Avenue

Williamsbridge

1 eviction
1 open violation
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
195 New Jersey Avenue

195 New Jersey Avenue

East New York

1 eviction
161 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
91-59 91 Street

91-59 91 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
89 Douglass Street

89 Douglass Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61 Stanhope Street

61 Stanhope Street

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24-65 38 St
Rent-stabilized

24-65 38 St

Astoria

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
801 Union Street

801 Union Street

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
334 Howard Avenue
Good cause

334 Howard Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
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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