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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 112,357–112,374 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

318 West  140 Street

318 West 140 Street

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1423 72 Street

1423 72 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

219 7 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 West 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 West 3 Street

Greenwich Village

No evictions
34 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1959 East 9 Street

1959 East 9 Street

Sheepshead Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
797 Elsmere Place

797 Elsmere Place

East Tremont

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
223-05 139 Avenue

223-05 139 Avenue

Laurelton

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
565 Woodward Avenue
Good cause

565 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
462 East 2 Street

462 East 2 Street

Kensington

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112-61 78 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

112-61 78 Avenue

Forest Hills

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
562 52 Street

562 52 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
323 Macon Street

323 Macon Street

Stuyvesant Heights

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
498 East 138 Street

498 East 138 Street

North New York

No evictions
37 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1108 Grant Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1108 Grant Avenue

Concourse

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1673 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1673 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110-12 Sutphin Boulevard

110-12 Sutphin Boulevard

Jamaica

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2071 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2071 Walton Avenue

Tremont

3 evictions
160 open violations
31 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3042 Brighton 13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3042 Brighton 13 Street

Brighton Beach

1 eviction
3 open violations
2 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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