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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 111,367–111,384 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

166 Elton Street

166 Elton Street

Cypress Hills

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Willowbrook Road

65 Willowbrook Road

Graniteville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
714 Bristol St

714 Bristol St

Canarsie

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4728 Bronx Boulevard

4728 Bronx Boulevard

Woodlawn

2 evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
154 Eckford Street
Rent-stabilized

154 Eckford Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 Jefferson St
Good cause

262 Jefferson St

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
227 Lincoln Avenue

227 Lincoln Avenue

Cypress Hills

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1024 39 Street

1024 39 Street

Borough Park

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
148 East   96 Street

148 East 96 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
41 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
852 Macon Street

852 Macon Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
115-86 Lefferts Boulevard

115-86 Lefferts Boulevard

South Ozone Park

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1873 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1873 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
198 Hendrix Street

198 Hendrix Street

Cypress Hills

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 York Avenue

73 York Avenue

New Brighton

1 eviction
3 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3933 Pratt Avenue

3933 Pratt Avenue

Edenwald

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134-04 Foch Boulevard

134-04 Foch Boulevard

South Ozone Park

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
384 East 31 Street

384 East 31 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
353 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

353 West 14 Street

Chelsea

No evictions
7 open violations
4 litigation cases
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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