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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 49,717–49,734 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

963 East 223 Street

963 East 223 Street

Wakefield

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
4820 5 Avenue

4820 5 Avenue

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
492 Linden Boulevard

492 Linden Boulevard

East Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
490 Williams Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

490 Williams Avenue

East New York

2 evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
8625 24 Avenue

8625 24 Avenue

Gravesend

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3052 Brighton 6 Street

3052 Brighton 6 Street

Brighton Beach

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21 Cooper Street

21 Cooper Street

Bushwick

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
617 Courtlandt Avenue
Good cause

617 Courtlandt Avenue

Melrose

3 evictions
27 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4824 Beach 48 Street

4824 Beach 48 Street

Seagate

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
451 West 162 Street

451 West 162 Street

Washington Heights

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
84 St Pauls Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

84 St Pauls Avenue

Tompkinsville

No evictions
61 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
203 Putnam Avenue

203 Putnam Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
530 Van Nest Avenue

530 Van Nest Avenue

Van Nest

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
439 Montauk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

439 Montauk Avenue

East New York

3 evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
68 East 235 Street

68 East 235 Street

Woodlawn

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1300 Chisholm Street

1300 Chisholm Street

Crotona Park East

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3012 Bainbridge Avenue

3012 Bainbridge Avenue

Bedford Park

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
718 East 236 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

718 East 236 Street

Wakefield

4 evictions
No 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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