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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 49,177–49,194 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1946 East 8 Street

1946 East 8 Street

Sheepshead Bay

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2113 West 11 Street

2113 West 11 Street

Gravesend

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34-27 101 Street
Good cause

34-27 101 Street

North Corona

No evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
406 Chauncey Street

406 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 West 75 Street
Good cause

230 West 75 Street

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
90 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

90 Edgecombe Avenue

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
123-01 Liberty Avenue

123-01 Liberty Avenue

South Richmond Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
90-42 211 Street

90-42 211 Street

Queens Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
216-22 110 Avenue

216-22 110 Avenue

Queens Village

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
17 Kenilworth Place

17 Kenilworth Place

Flatbush

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60-31 55 Street

60-31 55 Street

Maspeth

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
627 Humboldt Street

627 Humboldt Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
267 Linden Street

267 Linden Street

Bushwick

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
85-40 101 St

85-40 101 St

Richmond Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
825 53 Street
Good cause

825 53 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
784 Fox Street
Good cause

784 Fox Street

Woodstock

1 eviction
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
445 Tompkins Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

445 Tompkins Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1371 Ocean Parkway

1371 Ocean Parkway

Midwood

No evictions
14 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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