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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 116,155–116,172 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1655 Union Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1655 Union Street

3.7(3)

Weeksville

1 eviction
16 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
193 Avenue A
Rent-stabilized
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193 Avenue A

2.2(3)

East Village

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
267 West  139 Street
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267 West 139 Street

3.1(3)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
6 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
174 1 Avenue
Good cause

174 1 Avenue

4.3(3)

East Village

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
226 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

226 Thompson Street

4.3(3)

Greenwich Village

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 Lincoln Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

64 Lincoln Road

1.9(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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

192 Spring Street

2.1(3)

Soho

1 eviction
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
98 Orchard Street
Good cause

98 Orchard Street

2.6(4)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
522 West 161 Street
Rent-stabilized
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522 West 161 Street

2.6(3)

Washington Heights

4 evictions
62 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1601 Ocean Parkway
Rent-stabilized
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1601 Ocean Parkway

2.0(3)

Midwood

2 evictions
29 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
496 West  159 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

496 West 159 Street

2.8(3)

Washington Heights

2 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
137 East 26 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

137 East 26 Street

3.6(3)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
994 Broadway
Good cause

994 Broadway

2.5(3)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
16 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
140 West 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 West 86 Street

3.4(3)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
269 Kosciuszko Street
Good cause

269 Kosciuszko Street

3.3(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
11 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 South Oxford Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 South Oxford Street

3.2(3)

Fort Greene

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3640 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3640 Broadway

3.9(3)

Hamilton Heights

1 eviction
38 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
156-23 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156-23 88 Street

2.2(3)

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
25 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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