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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 114,985–115,002 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

130 Wadsworth Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 Wadsworth Avenue

3.6(3)

Washington Heights

3 evictions
42 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
38 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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38 Nostrand Avenue

3.4(4)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
519 East 12 Street
Rent-stabilized
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519 East 12 Street

3.4(4)

East Village

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
366 Broome St
Rent-stabilized
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366 Broome St

4.3(6)

Nolita

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
1628 3 Avenue
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1628 3 Avenue

3.5(4)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
107 Havemeyer Street
Rent-stabilized
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107 Havemeyer Street

4.0(5)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
622 West  136 Street
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622 West 136 Street

2.6(4)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
80 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
238 Schaefer Street

238 Schaefer Street

2.4(5)

Bushwick

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
462 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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462 Lexington Avenue

2.2(4)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
44 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1294 Park Place
Rent-stabilized

1294 Park Place

3.3(4)

Weeksville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2 Clinton St
Rent-stabilized
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2 Clinton St

4.3(5)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
523 West 49 Street
Rent-stabilized
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523 West 49 Street

3.9(4)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
309 West   99 Street
Rent-stabilized
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309 West 99 Street

3.2(4)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 West 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
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229 West 105 Street

4.5(4)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 Bleecker Street
Rent-stabilized
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144 Bleecker Street

2.6(5)

Greenwich Village

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
94 Milton Street
Rent-stabilized
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94 Milton Street

3.8(4)

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
512 East 13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

512 East 13 Street

2.8(4)

East Village

No evictions
67 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
17 Rivington Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17 Rivington Street

3.0(4)

Lower East Side

3 evictions
6 open violations
3 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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