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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 118,333–118,350 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

352 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

352 West 15 Street

3.9(2)

Chelsea

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
539 Bergen Street
Rent-stabilized

539 Bergen Street

3.2(2)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Decatur Street
Good cause

135 Decatur Street

3.3(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
678 4 Avenue

678 4 Avenue

1.4(2)

Greenwood

4 evictions
16 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
87 Chrystie Street
Rent-stabilized

87 Chrystie Street

3.7(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
212 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

212 West 22 Street

2.7(2)

Chelsea

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
531 East 83 Street
Rent-stabilized

531 East 83 Street

3.6(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1806 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1806 Amsterdam Avenue

3.2(2)

Hamilton Heights

3 evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
53 West 16 Street
Good cause

53 West 16 Street

2.8(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
856 Fulton Street

856 Fulton Street

4.6(2)

Clinton Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 East   43 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 East 43 Street

1.9(2)

Turtle Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
63 Montague Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

63 Montague Street

2.3(3)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
31 East   30 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31 East 30 Street

2.3(2)

NoMad

No evictions
14 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1611 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1611 2 Avenue

2.5(2)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
192 Nassau Avenue

192 Nassau Avenue

3.1(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
38 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2752 Bronx Park East
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2752 Bronx Park East

2.9(2)

Bronxwood

35 evictions
210 open violations
14 litigation cases
Bedbug history
481 Ft Washington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

481 Ft Washington Avenue

3.6(2)

Hudson Heights

3 evictions
8 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25-53 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25-53 34 Street

4.6(2)

Astoria

1 eviction
11 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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