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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 116,641–116,658 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1114 Gates Avenue

1114 Gates Avenue

2.9(3)

Bushwick

2 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
32-79 44 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32-79 44 Street

4.4(3)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 E 30 St
Good cause

249 E 30 St

4.3(4)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
90 Bedford St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

90 Bedford St

3.7(3)

West Village

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47-07 41 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47-07 41 Street

4.5(3)

Sunnyside

1 eviction
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2-17 51 Ave

2-17 51 Ave

4.2(3)

Hunters Point

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
34 Melrose Street

34 Melrose Street

4.2(3)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
232 East   64 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 East 64 Street

4.6(3)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
403 West   54 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

403 West 54 Street

4.0(3)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1374 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1374 Ocean Avenue

3.3(3)

Midwood

1 eviction
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
216 3 Avenue

216 3 Avenue

3.6(3)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 Thayer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

60 Thayer Street

2.9(3)

Fort George

9 evictions
56 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
835 Dekalb Ave
Good cause

835 Dekalb Ave

3.5(4)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56 S 11 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56 S 11 St

3.3(3)

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
35 Downing Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35 Downing Street

3.7(3)

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
750 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

750 Ocean Avenue

4.0(3)

Ditmas Park

2 evictions
70 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
125 Sterling Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

125 Sterling Street

2.5(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
22 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
229 Washington Avenue
Good cause

229 Washington Avenue

2.4(3)

Clinton Hill

1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
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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