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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 49,609–49,626 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

101-56 115 Street

101-56 115 Street

South Richmond Hill

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
107 Moffat Street

107 Moffat Street

Bushwick

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 E 24 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 E 24 St

Kips Bay

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71-19 72 Street

71-19 72 Street

Glendale

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2039 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2039 1 Avenue

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
187 Classon Avenue
Good cause

187 Classon Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
81 Monitor Street
Rent-stabilized

81 Monitor Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
248 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

248 West 20 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Columbia Street

210 Columbia Street

Columbia St Waterfront District

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 Bay   35 Street

38 Bay 35 Street

Gravesend

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
462 Putnam Avenue

462 Putnam Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Avenue C
Rent-stabilized

189 Avenue C

East Village

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1505 Emmons Avenue

1505 Emmons Avenue

Sheepshead Bay

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2750 Wallace Avenue

2750 Wallace Avenue

Bronxwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
390 East 96 Street

390 East 96 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
337 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

337 56 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 Father Capodanno Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

83 Father Capodanno Boulevard

South Beach

2 evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
85-21 110 Street

85-21 110 Street

Richmond Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
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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