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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 45,991–46,008 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

97-32 84 Street

97-32 84 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4156 Grace Avenue

4156 Grace Avenue

Edenwald

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
8636 23 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

8636 23 Avenue

Gravesend

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
323 59 Street

323 59 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
690 Rear West 247 Street

690 Rear West 247 Street

Riverdale

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 8 Avenue

83 8 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
817 Knickerbocker Avenue
Rent-stabilized

817 Knickerbocker Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
766 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

766 St Nicholas Avenue

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1253 Coney Island Avenue

1253 Coney Island Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1876 Palmetto Street

1876 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2226 1 Avenue
Good cause

2226 1 Avenue

East Harlem

1 eviction
23 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1575 Park Place

1575 Park Place

Weeksville

3 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1292 Rockaway Parkway

1292 Rockaway Parkway

Canarsie

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Sutton Street
Rent-stabilized

68 Sutton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
32 4 Place

32 4 Place

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
292 Bradford Street

292 Bradford Street

East New York

No evictions
47 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
94 Jerome Street

94 Jerome Street

Cypress Hills

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
156 West 75 Street
Rent-stabilized

156 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 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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