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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 48,907–48,924 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

103-18 39 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

103-18 39 Avenue

North Corona

1 eviction
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1307 Commonwealth Avenue

1307 Commonwealth Avenue

Soundview

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 Marcus Garvey Boulevard

25 Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 Beach 27 Street

156 Beach 27 Street

Far Rockaway

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1157 38 Street
Good cause

1157 38 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
711 West  170 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

711 West 170 Street

Washington Heights

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
42 East 73 Street

42 East 73 Street

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3314 Kingsland Avenue

3314 Kingsland Avenue

Laconia

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1095 Ralph Avenue

1095 Ralph Avenue

Canarsie

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 West 123 Street

157 West 123 Street

South Harlem

14 evictions
121 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
35-04 24 Avenue

35-04 24 Avenue

Ditmars-Steinway

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
332 100 Street
Rent-stabilized

332 100 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
302 West 90 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

302 West 90 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
786 Olmstead Avenue

786 Olmstead Avenue

Castle Hill

2 evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101-10 27 Avenue

101-10 27 Avenue

East Elmhurst

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1034 Faile Street

1034 Faile Street

Longwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1741 54 Street

1741 54 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 Beach 113 Street

176 Beach 113 Street

Rockaway Park

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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