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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 118,531–118,548 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1126 3 Avenue

1126 3 Avenue

3.3(2)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 East 10 Street
Good cause

212 East 10 Street

3.6(2)

East Village

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
513 East 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

513 East 83 Street

4.9(2)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Ludlow St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 Ludlow St

3.2(2)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 116 Street

2.4(2)

South Harlem

2 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
683 Sterling Place
Good cause

683 Sterling Place

4.8(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Cooper Street
Good cause

23 Cooper Street

4.1(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
16 West   19 Street

16 West 19 Street

5.0(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 West   68 Street
Good cause

73 West 68 Street

1.5(2)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1720 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1720 Palmetto Street

3.1(2)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
3 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4 Decatur Street
Good cause

4 Decatur Street

2.1(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

2 evictions
633 open violations
27 litigation cases
No bedbug history
230 East 97 Street

230 East 97 Street

1.3(2)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
516 West 174 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

516 West 174 Street

3.1(2)

Washington Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
156 Columbus Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

156 Columbus Avenue

3.8(2)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
210 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 West 79 Street

3.7(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
307 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

307 East 9 Street

3.8(2)

East Village

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8215 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

8215 4 Avenue

4.6(2)

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 West 109 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 109 Street

2.3(2)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
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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