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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 115,165–115,182 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

3720 Avenue L
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3720 Avenue L

3.9(4)

Midwood

3 evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
33-09 31 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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33-09 31 Avenue

2.7(4)

Astoria

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
424 West   47 Street
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424 West 47 Street

4.3(4)

Hell's Kitchen

2 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
955 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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955 Metropolitan Avenue

2.0(4)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
674 47 St
Rent-stabilized
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674 47 St

2.5(4)

Sunset Park

2 evictions
29 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
79 Delancey Street
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79 Delancey Street

3.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
229 East 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

229 East 80 Street

3.3(4)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
350 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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350 3 Avenue

3.5(4)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 East 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
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233 East 96 Street

4.2(4)

Yorkville

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
125 West 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
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125 West 16 Street

4.2(5)

Chelsea

1 eviction
54 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
436 New York Ave
Rent-stabilized
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436 New York Ave

3.5(4)

Crown Heights

10 evictions
24 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 Avenue A
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220 Avenue A

3.7(5)

East Village

2 evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
625 Sterling Place
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625 Sterling Place

3.7(4)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 E 117 St
Rent-stabilized
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235 E 117 St

1.7(4)

East Harlem

2 evictions
36 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
262 9 Street
Rent-stabilized

262 9 Street

4.8(4)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 74 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

252 74 Street

3.9(4)

Bay Ridge

4 evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
523 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

523 Prospect Place

3.2(4)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
338 West 49 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

338 West 49 Street

2.6(4)

Hell's Kitchen

8 evictions
134 open violations
2 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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