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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 43,795–43,812 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1560 West 10 Street
Rent-stabilized

1560 West 10 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1279 St Lawrence Avenue

1279 St Lawrence Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
No open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2226 Adams Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2226 Adams Place

East Tremont

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
404 50 Street
Rent-stabilized

404 50 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
30 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
81-51 Woodhaven Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

81-51 Woodhaven Boulevard

Glendale

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 East 105 Street
Good cause

169 East 105 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
12 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1278 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1278 Putnam Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1459 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1459 Amsterdam Avenue

West Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86-34 Van Wyck Expressway

86-34 Van Wyck Expressway

Kew Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
141-03 70 Avenue

141-03 70 Avenue

Kew Gardens Hills

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 Albany Avenue

231 Albany Avenue

Crown Heights

2 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104-49 39 Avenue

104-49 39 Avenue

North Corona

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 West 123 Street

237 West 123 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
54 West 88 Street
Good cause

54 West 88 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
983 Manhattan Avenue

983 Manhattan Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
468 East 93 Street

468 East 93 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
116-46 171 Street

116-46 171 Street

South Jamaica

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
527 East   88 Street

527 East 88 Street

Canarsie

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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