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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 49,771–49,788 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

89-29 91 Street

89-29 91 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 Beach 116 Street
Good cause

165 Beach 116 Street

Rockaway Park

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1727 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1727 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
69 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

69 West 137 Street

Central Harlem

3 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Van Brunt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

221 Van Brunt Street

Red Hook

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1914 Bay Ridge Parkway

1914 Bay Ridge Parkway

Bensonhurst

No evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
15 Duke Ellington Boulevard

15 Duke Ellington Boulevard

All Upper West Side

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
104 Fort Washington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

104 Fort Washington Avenue

Washington Heights

2 evictions
36 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
87-14 56 Avenue

87-14 56 Avenue

Elmhurst

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1799 East 21 Street

1799 East 21 Street

Madison

2 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
37-63 79 Street

37-63 79 Street

Jackson Heights

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 83 Street

427 83 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
485A Halsey Street

485A Halsey Street

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2515 East Tremont Avenue

2515 East Tremont Avenue

Westchester Square

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71 Mercer Street

71 Mercer Street

Soho

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 Van Siclen Avenue

152 Van Siclen Avenue

Cypress Hills

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3307 Fish Avenue

3307 Fish Avenue

Laconia

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3986 Bronxwood Avenue

3986 Bronxwood Avenue

Wakefield

1 eviction
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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