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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 114,517–114,534 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

509 East   87 Street

509 East 87 Street

3.9(5)

Yorkville

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 St Marks Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 St Marks Place

3.3(5)

East Village

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
836 Eastern Parkway
Good cause

836 Eastern Parkway

3.1(5)

Crown Heights

No evictions
28 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
39-88 49 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

39-88 49 Street

3.1(5)

Sunnyside

4 evictions
155 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
128 West   13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

128 West 13 Street

3.4(5)

Greenwich Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
87 Ellwood Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

87 Ellwood Street

2.0(5)

Fort George

5 evictions
95 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
707 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

707 St Nicholas Avenue

2.4(5)

Hamilton Heights

2 evictions
91 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
240 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

240 Madison Street

4.3(5)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41-15 46 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-15 46 Street

2.6(5)

Sunnyside

4 evictions
396 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1004 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1004 Gates Avenue

3.4(5)

Stuyvesant Heights

2 evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
344 East   63 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

344 East 63 Street

3.6(5)

Lenox Hill

4 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
885 10 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

885 10 Avenue

4.0(5)

Hell's Kitchen

2 evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
90 Wilson Avenue
Good cause

90 Wilson Avenue

2.7(5)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
192 Jefferson Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

192 Jefferson Street

3.6(5)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
604 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

604 Seneca Avenue

3.0(5)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
156 East 37 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 East 37 Street

4.0(7)

Murray Hill

2 evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
254 Park Avenue South
Rent-stabilized

254 Park Avenue South

4.5(5)

Flatiron

No evictions
112 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

493 Amsterdam Avenue

2.9(5)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
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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