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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 119,143–119,160 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2901 Avenue J
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2901 Avenue J

3.2(2)

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
127 East   36 Street
Rent-stabilized
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127 East 36 Street

4.5(2)

Murray Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50 Delancey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 Delancey Street

2.1(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
28 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1755 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1755 Madison Avenue

4.0(2)

South Harlem

1 eviction
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1670 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1670 1 Avenue

2.5(3)

Yorkville

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
911 Jefferson Avenue
Good cause

911 Jefferson Avenue

2.8(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
157 East 2 Street

157 East 2 Street

4.4(2)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1018 Bedford Ave
Good cause

1018 Bedford Ave

3.1(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3128 Villa Avenue
Good cause

3128 Villa Avenue

1.7(2)

Bedford Park

15 evictions
57 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
35-50 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35-50 82 Street

4.3(2)

Jackson Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38-12 Astoria Boulevard South
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38-12 Astoria Boulevard South

3.2(2)

Astoria

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 West 8 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

51 West 8 Street

2.6(2)

Greenwich Village

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
611 Flatbush Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

611 Flatbush Avenue

2.6(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
62 open violations
26 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3807 21 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3807 21 Avenue

3.9(2)

Ditmars-Steinway

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1376 3 Avenue
Good cause

1376 3 Avenue

3.2(2)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Hill Street

73 Hill Street

1.1(2)

City Line

No evictions
15 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
655 East 228 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

655 East 228 Street

3.0(2)

Wakefield

5 evictions
26 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1143 43 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1143 43 Street

2.8(2)

Borough Park

No evictions
48 open violations
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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