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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 119,359–119,376 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1377 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1377 Lexington Avenue

4.5(2)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1503 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1503 Gates Avenue

2.1(2)

Bushwick

1 eviction
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
521 Willoughby Avenue

521 Willoughby Avenue

3.6(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 7 Avenue

210 7 Avenue

3.2(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1850 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1850 Ocean Avenue

3.1(2)

Midwood

3 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 116 Street

2.4(2)

South Harlem

2 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
133 East   17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

133 East 17 Street

3.6(2)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
840 Jefferson Avenue
Good cause

840 Jefferson Avenue

4.1(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
451 West 44 Street
Good cause

451 West 44 Street

4.0(3)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
42 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
741 Pennsylvania Avenue
Good cause

741 Pennsylvania Avenue

2.6(2)

East New York

No evictions
147 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
735 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

735 Walton Avenue

3.0(2)

Concourse

18 evictions
79 open violations
29 litigation cases
Bedbug history
30 Kent Street
Rent-stabilized

30 Kent Street

5.0(3)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 North 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 North 3 Street

3.8(2)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
97 Ellwood Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

97 Ellwood Street

2.4(2)

Fort George

4 evictions
94 open violations
25 litigation cases
Bedbug history
1124 43 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1124 43 Street

2.6(2)

Borough Park

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2105 Ryer Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2105 Ryer Avenue

1.9(2)

Tremont

7 evictions
142 open violations
38 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1053 Jefferson Avenue
Good cause

1053 Jefferson Avenue

2.6(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
81 Crooke Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Crooke Avenue

2.9(2)

Prospect Park South

No evictions
3 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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