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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 49,321–49,338 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

160-21 119 Avenue

160-21 119 Avenue

South Jamaica

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
295 Arlington Avenue

295 Arlington Avenue

Cypress Hills

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3353 Kingsland Avenue

3353 Kingsland Avenue

Laconia

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1460 71 Street

1460 71 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 East 104 Street

165 East 104 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3028 Avenue T

3028 Avenue T

Homecrest

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1552 71 St
Good cause

1552 71 St

Bensonhurst

4 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

115 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

9 evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
171 Harbor Road

171 Harbor Road

Mariners Harbor

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1343 Merriam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1343 Merriam Avenue

Highbridge

No evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
170-12 104 Avenue

170-12 104 Avenue

St. Albans

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
496 East 138 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

496 East 138 Street

North New York

4 evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1919 Menahan Street

1919 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 Van Name Avenue

260 Van Name Avenue

Mariners Harbor

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
222 West 10 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

222 West 10 Street

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
427 57 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

427 57 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
41 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
696 Bay Street
Rent-stabilized

696 Bay Street

Clifton

No evictions
15 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
83-24 Dongan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

83-24 Dongan Avenue

Elmhurst

No evictions
6 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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