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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 116,443–116,460 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1287 Sterling Place

1287 Sterling Place

3.8(3)

Weeksville

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
309 East 37 Street
Good cause

309 East 37 Street

2.8(3)

Murray Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 Macdonough St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

285 Macdonough St

2.7(3)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
18 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
856 Knickerbocker Avenue

856 Knickerbocker Avenue

2.8(3)

Bushwick

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32-42 41 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32-42 41 Street

2.7(3)

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2492 Devoe Terrace
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2492 Devoe Terrace

1.3(3)

University Heights

5 evictions
133 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
195 Claremont Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

195 Claremont Avenue

4.2(3)

Morningside Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 Jones Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 Jones Street

4.3(3)

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 Stuyvesant Avenue

8 Stuyvesant Avenue

3.4(4)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 Delancey Street

176 Delancey Street

2.8(4)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
412 East 51 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

412 East 51 Street

2.7(3)

East Flatbush

1 eviction
32 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
273 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

273 South 2 Street

3.4(3)

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
341 Union Avenue
Good cause

341 Union Avenue

3.7(3)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 Ocean Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 Ocean Parkway

3.5(3)

Kensington

1 eviction
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
236 East 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 East 77 Street

4.0(3)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
209 East 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

209 East 16 Street

2.0(3)

Prospect Park South

4 evictions
18 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
869 Montgomery Street

869 Montgomery Street

1.3(3)

Weeksville

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
500 West  190 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

500 West 190 Street

2.4(3)

Fort George

1 eviction
5 open violations
7 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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