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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 115,993–116,010 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

350 Central Park West
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

350 Central Park West

2.7(3)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
677 Lincoln Place
Good cause

677 Lincoln Place

3.3(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
528 East 5 Street

528 East 5 Street

3.3(4)

East Village

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142 Stockholm Street
Good cause

142 Stockholm Street

2.9(3)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
501 West  135 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

501 West 135 Street

3.5(3)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
636 St Marks Avenue

636 St Marks Avenue

2.8(3)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 Kingsland Avenue
Good cause

236 Kingsland Avenue

3.6(3)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 107 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 107 Street

1.6(3)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
41 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
34-17 37 Street
Rent-stabilized

34-17 37 Street

2.5(3)

Astoria

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
982 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

982 Manhattan Avenue

4.1(3)

Greenpoint

No evictions
14 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1833 7 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1833 7 Avenue

2.0(3)

South Harlem

2 evictions
147 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
504 West 159 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

504 West 159 Street

2.9(3)

Washington Heights

3 evictions
24 open violations
39 litigation cases
No bedbug history
159 W 118 St
Rent-stabilized

159 W 118 St

4.4(3)

South Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1431 Lincoln Place
Good cause

1431 Lincoln Place

2.8(3)

Weeksville

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
286 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

286 Eastern Parkway

3.3(3)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
97 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
410 East 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

410 East 89 Street

3.0(3)

Yorkville

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
124 East 103 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

124 East 103 Street

2.8(3)

East Harlem

2 evictions
90 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3820 Waldo Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3820 Waldo Avenue

1.4(3)

Riverdale

4 evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
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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