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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 117,523–117,540 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1364 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1364 Lexington Avenue

2.5(3)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
106 East 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

106 East 81 Street

3.7(3)

Upper East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41-16 51 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-16 51 Street

2.7(3)

Sunnyside

3 evictions
95 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
421 East 65 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 East 65 Street

4.8(3)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
969 Willoughby Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

969 Willoughby Avenue

3.3(3)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
988 Bergen Street
Good cause

988 Bergen Street

3.6(3)

Crown Heights

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

46 East 1 Street

3.4(4)

East Village

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60-72 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

60-72 Madison Street

2.7(3)

Ridgewood

5 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
1569 York Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1569 York Avenue

4.5(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
244 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

244 West 20 Street

3.5(3)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
336 East 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

336 East 95 Street

3.8(3)

Yorkville

2 evictions
19 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4223 Church Avenue

4223 Church Avenue

1.9(3)

East Flatbush

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2027 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2027 Menahan Street

3.0(3)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
419 East  142 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

419 East 142 Street

3.4(2)

North New York

2 evictions
37 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
844 Flatbush Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

844 Flatbush Avenue

2.3(3)

Flatbush

1 eviction
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
216 7 Street

216 7 Street

4.0(3)

Gowanus

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1705 Dorchester Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1705 Dorchester Road

3.0(3)

Ditmas Park

1 eviction
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
336 East 87 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

336 East 87 Street

2.5(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
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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