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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 119,125–119,142 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

9 Patchin Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9 Patchin Place

3.4(2)

Greenwich Village

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1375 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1375 Ocean Avenue

3.1(2)

Midwood

5 evictions
62 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
529 West 111 Street
Good cause

529 West 111 Street

4.5(2)

Morningside Heights

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
345 W 85 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

345 W 85 St

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5400 Fieldston Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

5400 Fieldston Road

4.5(2)

Riverdale

4 evictions
59 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
161 Troutman Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 Troutman Street

3.1(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
402 East   14 Street

402 East 14 Street

3.1(2)

East Village

1 eviction
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
188 Greenpoint Avenue
Rent-stabilized

188 Greenpoint Avenue

2.3(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
245 Seaman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 Seaman Avenue

4.3(2)

Inwood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Harman Street
Good cause

65 Harman Street

4.7(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 St Nicholas Terrace
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

49 St Nicholas Terrace

2.8(2)

West Harlem

3 evictions
46 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24-24 42 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24-24 42 Street

1.4(1)

Astoria

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
480 Madison Street

480 Madison Street

3.4(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
33-01 38 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

33-01 38 Avenue

4.9(2)

Long Island City

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
393 Greene Avenue
Good cause

393 Greene Avenue

2.8(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 West 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

233 West 83 Street

3.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
613 West 144 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

613 West 144 Street

2.7(2)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
27 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
114 West  238 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

114 West 238 Street

3.4(2)

Kingsbridge Heights

7 evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
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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