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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 50,419–50,436 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

231 East   31 Street

231 East 31 Street

Kips Bay

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241-30 85 Road

241-30 85 Road

Bellerose

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
89-11 175 Street

89-11 175 Street

Jamaica

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Pell Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

11 Pell Street

Chinatown

1 eviction
15 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1461 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1461 5 Avenue

South Harlem

1 eviction
67 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1971 67 Street

1971 67 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134 Hewes Street

134 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1237 Boynton Avenue

1237 Boynton Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
652 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

652 Amsterdam Avenue

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
609 Hegeman Avenue

609 Hegeman Avenue

East New York

No evictions
57 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 Lenox Avenue
Good cause

183 Lenox Avenue

South Harlem

1 eviction
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
28-34 41 Street
Good cause

28-34 41 Street

Astoria

No evictions
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23-26 28 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

23-26 28 Avenue

Astoria

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 7 Avenue

25 7 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
357 9 Street
Rent-stabilized

357 9 Street

Park Slope

5 evictions
26 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 Russell Street

161 Russell Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 Stockholm Street
Rent-stabilized

247 Stockholm Street

Bushwick

No evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1118 40 Street

1118 40 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
5 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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