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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 113,635–113,652 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

516 East 78 Street
Rent-stabilized

516 East 78 Street

4.6(6)

Lenox Hill

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
119 Linden Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

119 Linden Street

2.6(6)

Bushwick

1 eviction
10 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
54 East 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 East 3 Street

2.6(6)

East Village

No evictions
46 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21 Catherine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21 Catherine Street

3.3(7)

Two Bridges

No evictions
18 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
153 East 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 East 18 Street

3.6(6)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Pine Street

20 Pine Street

4.6(6)

Financial District

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
638 East 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

638 East 14 Street

3.9(6)

East Village

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 West 92 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 West 92 Street

2.3(6)

Upper West Side

8 evictions
35 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1126 Pacific Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1126 Pacific Street

3.5(6)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
8 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
159 Eastern Pkwy
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

159 Eastern Pkwy

3.1(6)

Prospect Heights

1 eviction
27 open violations
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
223 East 28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

223 East 28 Street

3.4(6)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
243 West   54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

243 West 54 Street

2.4(6)

Midtown

No evictions
No open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
35 Essex Street
Good cause

35 Essex Street

4.0(6)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 East 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

542 East 79 Street

3.4(7)

Lenox Hill

2 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
140 West 69 Street
Rent-stabilized

140 West 69 Street

3.8(6)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
6 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 East 13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 East 13 Street

4.2(5)

Greenwich Village

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Van Cortlandt Avenue West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 Van Cortlandt Avenue West

3.3(6)

Kingsbridge Heights

9 evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 Lenox Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

150 Lenox Road

3.6(6)

Flatbush

1 eviction
7 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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