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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 51,031–51,048 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1440 Lexington Avenue

1440 Lexington Avenue

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1201 E 14 St

1201 E 14 St

Midwood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
160 West 121 Street

160 West 121 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
37 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
148 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

148 West 15 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
654 Rogers Avenue

654 Rogers Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 West 170 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

80 West 170 Street

Highbridge

No evictions
59 open violations
44 litigation cases
No bedbug history
40 DE Hart Avenue

40 DE Hart Avenue

Mariners Harbor

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1364 71 Street

1364 71 Street

Dyker Heights

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58-54 Catalpa Avenue

58-54 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
336 East 22 Street

336 East 22 Street

Gramercy Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
84-07 91 Street

84-07 91 Street

Woodhaven

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
85 Monitor Street

85 Monitor Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
965 New York Avenue

965 New York Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
142 North 9 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

142 North 9 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
494 5 Avenue

494 5 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
530 East 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

530 East 22 Street

Ditmas Park

2 evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
114-33 167 Street

114-33 167 Street

South Jamaica

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32-18 Greenpoint Avenue

32-18 Greenpoint Avenue

Sunnyside

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
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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