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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 118,207–118,224 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1487 Sterling Place

1487 Sterling Place

2.8(2)

Weeksville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
475 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

475 4 Avenue

4.1(2)

Park Slope

No evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
219 East   59 Street

219 East 59 Street

3.5(2)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55 Division Street

55 Division Street

1.8(2)

Chinatown

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

200 West 20 Street

4.1(2)

Chelsea

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
319 East 93 Street
Rent-stabilized

319 East 93 Street

1.4(2)

Yorkville

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
81 Olive Street
Good cause

81 Olive Street

4.0(2)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
196 Sackett Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

196 Sackett Street

3.6(2)

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 Orchard St
Good cause

162 Orchard St

4.5(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
557 Union Street
Good cause

557 Union Street

2.5(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
425 12 Street

425 12 Street

4.3(2)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
146 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 1 Avenue

3.3(2)

East Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71 Atlantic Avenue

71 Atlantic Avenue

3.4(2)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 East 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

60 East 34 Street

2.1(2)

Midtown East

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
333 East 13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

333 East 13 Street

3.5(2)

East Village

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 Porter Avenue

60 Porter Avenue

1.9(2)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
38 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1116 Carroll Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1116 Carroll Street

2.7(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
101 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
322 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

322 New York Avenue

3.2(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
16 open violations
2 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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