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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 117,631–117,648 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

227 East 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 East 96 Street

4.2(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3900 Greystone Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3900 Greystone Avenue

2.8(3)

Riverdale

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

231 Ocean Avenue

3.0(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
184 Norfolk Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

184 Norfolk Street

4.6(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
883 Franklin Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

883 Franklin Avenue

2.0(3)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
36 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 Nassau Street

150 Nassau Street

4.6(3)

Fulton/Seaport

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
290 Devoe Street

290 Devoe Street

3.2(3)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
24 Skillman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 Skillman Avenue

3.0(3)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

155 South 4 Street

3.6(3)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
13 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

493 Prospect Place

4.4(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1414 West 5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1414 West 5 Street

2.3(3)

Bensonhurst

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 Allen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

83 Allen Street

3.1(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
407 14 Street
Good cause

407 14 Street

4.8(3)

Park Slope

1 eviction
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
501 West  168 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

501 West 168 Street

2.2(3)

Washington Heights

1 eviction
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
227 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 Columbus Avenue

4.0(3)

All Upper West Side

2 evictions
10 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
314 Madison Street

314 Madison Street

2.9(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
566 Morgan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

566 Morgan Avenue

2.9(3)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
167 Taaffe Place
Good cause

167 Taaffe Place

3.5(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

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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