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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 117,775–117,792 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

336 Grand Street
Good cause

336 Grand Street

2.9(3)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
308 East 6 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

308 East 6 Street

3.3(3)

East Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
158 Stanton Street
Good cause

158 Stanton Street

2.3(3)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
222 Lafayette Street

222 Lafayette Street

2.7(3)

Soho

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
855 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

855 Ocean Avenue

3.9(3)

Ditmas Park

1 eviction
7 open violations
10 litigation cases
Bedbug history
700 W 178 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

700 W 178 St

2.3(3)

Hudson Heights

7 evictions
38 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
98 Morningside Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

98 Morningside Avenue

3.6(3)

South Harlem

3 evictions
8 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
86 16 Street

86 16 Street

4.3(3)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1522 Beach Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1522 Beach Avenue

2.7(3)

Parkchester

4 evictions
7 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
699 Bushwick Avenue
Good cause

699 Bushwick Avenue

3.1(3)

Bushwick

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Meserole Avenue
Rent-stabilized

73 Meserole Avenue

2.4(3)

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1225 Fulton Street

1225 Fulton Street

1.6(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
277 Classon Avenue
Good cause

277 Classon Avenue

2.9(3)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
324 East 90 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

324 East 90 Street

2.6(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
606 West  141 Street
Good cause

606 West 141 Street

2.1(3)

Hamilton Heights

2 evictions
117 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
208 East 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

208 East 82 Street

3.8(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 West 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56 West 105 Street

4.1(3)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
775 Hart Street
Good cause

775 Hart Street

2.7(4)

Bushwick

No evictions
5 open violations
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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