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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 49,195–49,212 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

963 Sherman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

963 Sherman Avenue

Concourse

2 evictions
40 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
509 West 169 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

509 West 169 Street

Washington Heights

No evictions
61 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2132 74 Street

2132 74 Street

Bensonhurst

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
408 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

408 Manhattan Avenue

South Harlem

2 evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
31 Martineau Street

31 Martineau Street

Arlington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
501 East  118 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

501 East 118 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
464 West 142 Street

464 West 142 Street

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
558 Carlton Avenue

558 Carlton Avenue

Prospect Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
917 Avenue N

917 Avenue N

Midwood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
441 9 Street

441 9 Street

Park Slope

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-93 58 Avenue

59-93 58 Avenue

Maspeth

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3520 Avenue H

3520 Avenue H

East Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
95-20 80 Street

95-20 80 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 Rogers Avenue
Rent-stabilized

142 Rogers Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
126 Berkeley Place

126 Berkeley Place

Park Slope

No evictions
271 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1647 Macombs Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1647 Macombs Road

Morris Heights

9 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3038 Bainbridge Avenue

3038 Bainbridge Avenue

Norwood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1770 Bay Ridge Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1770 Bay Ridge Parkway

Bensonhurst

No evictions
2 open violations
5 litigation cases
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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