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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 113,689–113,706 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

149 East   19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

149 East 19 Street

2.8(6)

Prospect Park South

9 evictions
76 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
185 Claremont Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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185 Claremont Avenue

3.9(6)

Morningside Heights

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
276 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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276 7 Avenue

2.8(6)

Park Slope

No evictions
34 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
609 Seneca Avenue

609 Seneca Avenue

2.9(7)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
348 Maple Street
Rent-stabilized
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348 Maple Street

2.0(6)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

3 evictions
59 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
348 E 66 St
Rent-stabilized
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348 E 66 St

4.1(7)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 West 24 Street
Rent-stabilized
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220 West 24 Street

3.8(6)

Chelsea

4 evictions
9 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
62 Forsyth St
Rent-stabilized
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62 Forsyth St

3.0(6)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
57 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
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239 West 116 Street

2.1(6)

South Harlem

3 evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
777 St Marks Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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777 St Marks Avenue

2.9(6)

Crown Heights

4 evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
224 East 85 Street
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224 East 85 Street

3.6(6)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Garden Street
Rent-stabilized
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17 Garden Street

2.8(6)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
117 East 11 Street
Rent-stabilized
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117 East 11 Street

3.0(7)

East Village

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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51 1 Avenue

2.7(6)

East Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
565 Prospect Pl
Rent-stabilized
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565 Prospect Pl

3.6(6)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
467 Troutman Street
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467 Troutman Street

2.3(6)

Bushwick

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Emerson Place
Rent-stabilized
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139 Emerson Place

3.9(6)

Clinton Hill

3 evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
145 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 2 Avenue

3.7(6)

East Village

No evictions
31 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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