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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 40,015–40,032 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

400 South 2 Street

400 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
398 East 152 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

398 East 152 Street

Melrose

2 evictions
33 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
657 Washington Avenue
Good cause

657 Washington Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
745 Shepherd Avenue

745 Shepherd Avenue

East New York

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1946 Rear Cruger Avenue
Good cause

1946 Rear Cruger Avenue

Van Nest

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2525 Aqueduct Avenue West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2525 Aqueduct Avenue West

University Heights

8 evictions
4 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1442 42 Street

1442 42 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized

9 St Johns Place

Park Slope

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1207 1 Avenue
Good cause

1207 1 Avenue

Lenox Hill

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
823 Elsmere Place

823 Elsmere Place

East Tremont

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3013 Church Avenue
Good cause

3013 Church Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
272 Targee Street
Good cause

272 Targee Street

Clifton

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3081 Decatur Avenue

3081 Decatur Avenue

Norwood

1 eviction
10 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
176 Broadway

176 Broadway

Financial District

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Prospect Place

131 Prospect Place

Prospect Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
146-36 231 Street

146-36 231 Street

Brookville

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1331 Clinton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1331 Clinton Avenue

Claremont

7 evictions
3 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1238 Bay Ridge Parkway

1238 Bay Ridge Parkway

Dyker Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
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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