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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 50,995–51,012 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

889 Liberty Avenue

889 Liberty Avenue

East New York

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1420 Hollywood Avenue
Good cause

1420 Hollywood Avenue

Schuylerville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4550 Bullard Avenue

4550 Bullard Avenue

Wakefield

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2084 West    8 Street

2084 West 8 Street

Gravesend

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
53 West  174 Street

53 West 174 Street

Morris Heights

1 eviction
13 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
23-86 38 Street

23-86 38 Street

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
8 Norwood Avenue

8 Norwood Avenue

Cypress Hills

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
670 Miller Avenue

670 Miller Avenue

East New York

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
625 Amboy Street

625 Amboy Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110-30 198 Street

110-30 198 Street

St. Albans

No evictions
6 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
132 East 46 Street

132 East 46 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
836 Jefferson Avenue
Good cause

836 Jefferson Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
273 West 138 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

273 West 138 Street

Central Harlem

2 evictions
6 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
7223 10 Avenue

7223 10 Avenue

Dyker Heights

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139-40 88 Road

139-40 88 Road

Jamaica

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
42-39 79 Street

42-39 79 Street

Elmhurst

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
157 East 93 Street

157 East 93 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103-34 91 Street

103-34 91 Street

Woodhaven

2 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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