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Pre-war buildings in NYC

This page provides a comprehensive overview of pre-war buildings in NYC, with over 134,060+ 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 487–504 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

79 Elton Street

79 Elton Street

Cypress Hills

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
363 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

363 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
5319 Church Avenue

5319 Church Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
556 East   94 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

556 East 94 Street

Canarsie

1 eviction
108 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
778 Beck Street

778 Beck Street

Woodstock

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 Mercer Street
Good cause

112 Mercer Street

Soho

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Blake Avenue
Good cause

121 Blake Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 Carroll Street

86 Carroll Street

Columbia St Waterfront District

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1722 Victor Street

1722 Victor Street

Van Nest

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 West 126 Street

145 West 126 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2920 Fulton Street

2920 Fulton Street

Cypress Hills

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86-29 57 Road

86-29 57 Road

Elmhurst

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
332 West 22 Street

332 West 22 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1922 Grove Street
Rent-stabilized

1922 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2490 Tiebout Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2490 Tiebout Avenue

Fordham

4 evictions
97 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1584 1 Avenue

1584 1 Avenue

Yorkville

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
421 East 93 Street

421 East 93 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 West 142 Street
Rent-stabilized

542 West 142 Street

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
31 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings 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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