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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 118,477–118,494 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

669 East    5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

669 East 5 Street

2.4(2)

Kensington

No evictions
40 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
145 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

145 Driggs Avenue

2.5(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
541 West 156 Street
Good cause

541 West 156 Street

3.0(2)

Washington Heights

1 eviction
6 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
246 Stagg Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 Stagg Street

3.8(2)

East Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83-15 Lefferts Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

83-15 Lefferts Boulevard

2.3(2)

Kew Gardens

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
900 Riverside Drive
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

900 Riverside Drive

2.9(2)

Washington Heights

No evictions
22 open violations
20 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 Kingston Avenue
Good cause

115 Kingston Avenue

3.8(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 Schaefer Street

166 Schaefer Street

4.1(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
146 Forsyth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 Forsyth Street

3.8(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
217 Central Pk N
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 Central Pk N

4.5(2)

South Harlem

No evictions
7 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
402 West 50 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

402 West 50 Street

2.1(2)

Hell's Kitchen

2 evictions
100 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
558 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

558 Driggs Avenue

4.4(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
809 Grand Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

809 Grand Street

2.7(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
104 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
106 Convent Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

106 Convent Avenue

3.6(2)

West Harlem

No evictions
64 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
22-81 37 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22-81 37 Street

2.9(2)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1608 Union Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1608 Union Street

2.8(2)

Weeksville

2 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3383 12 Avenue

3383 12 Avenue

3.8(2)

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
401 West 54 Street

401 West 54 Street

3.8(2)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
1 open violation
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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