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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 3,961–3,978 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1955 Ellis Avenue

1955 Ellis Avenue

Castle Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
213 Kent Street
Rent-stabilized

213 Kent Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2554 Creston Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2554 Creston Avenue

Fordham

5 evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104-43 106 Street

104-43 106 Street

South Richmond Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
999 East 42 Street

999 East 42 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1693 Dean Street

1693 Dean Street

Weeksville

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
425 Beach 120 Street
Good cause

425 Beach 120 Street

Rockaway All

3 evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
41-32 52 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-32 52 Street

Sunnyside

2 evictions
39 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
822 72 Street

822 72 Street

Dyker Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
674 East 240 Street

674 East 240 Street

Wakefield

No evictions
5 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
857 East 34 Street

857 East 34 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
693 East 236 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

693 East 236 Street

Wakefield

5 evictions
22 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115-20 158 Street

115-20 158 Street

South Jamaica

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2028 Bay Ridge Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2028 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bensonhurst

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189-10 Liberty Avenue

189-10 Liberty Avenue

St. Albans

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 238 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

135 West 238 Street

Kingsbridge Heights

6 evictions
37 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1511 Overing Street

1511 Overing Street

Westchester Square

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22-27 36 Street

22-27 36 Street

Ditmars-Steinway

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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