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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 112,573–112,590 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

173 Halsey Street

173 Halsey Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61-16 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

61-16 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2035 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2035 7 Avenue

South Harlem

No evictions
65 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1008 Ralph Avenue

1008 Ralph Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 Milford Street

27 Milford Street

East New York

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Convent Avenue
Good cause

22 Convent Avenue

West Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
449 East 96 Street

449 East 96 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109-29 142 Street

109-29 142 Street

Jamaica

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 Grafton Street

102 Grafton Street

Brownsville

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4109 Bronxwood Avenue

4109 Bronxwood Avenue

Wakefield

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
82-80 88 Lane

82-80 88 Lane

Glendale

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
349 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized

349 East 104 Street

East Harlem

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 East   78 Street

53 East 78 Street

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3019 Wilson Avenue

3019 Wilson Avenue

Laconia

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
129 East 27 Street

129 East 27 Street

NoMad

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1054 East 15 Street
Rent-stabilized

1054 East 15 Street

Midwood

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
439 East 75 Street
Good cause

439 East 75 Street

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
434 Nostrand Avenue

434 Nostrand Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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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