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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 119,755–119,772 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

46 Downing Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

46 Downing Street

4.1(2)

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
21-58 35 Street
Rent-stabilized

21-58 35 Street

1.9(2)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
35 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 Front St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

232 Front St

4.2(2)

Fulton/Seaport

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
522 East 5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

522 East 5 Street

3.7(2)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
273 West  146 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

273 West 146 Street

3.0(2)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
230 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1950 Andrews Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1950 Andrews Avenue

3.9(2)

University Heights

22 evictions
399 open violations
46 litigation cases
No bedbug history
67 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

67 Ludlow Street

4.3(2)

Lower East Side

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
345 East 119 Street

345 East 119 Street

3.7(2)

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 Hawthorne Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 Hawthorne Street

2.9(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
62-55 60 Street

62-55 60 Street

4.4(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
514 West 135 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

514 West 135 Street

2.4(2)

Manhattanville

1 eviction
5 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
61-09 39 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

61-09 39 Avenue

3.0(2)

Woodside

5 evictions
140 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
192 Flatbush Avenue
Good cause

192 Flatbush Avenue

4.6(2)

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
195 Menahan Street
Good cause

195 Menahan Street

3.6(2)

Bushwick

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 East  190 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

58 East 190 Street

1.9(2)

Fordham

26 evictions
18 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
255 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 West 91 Street

2.4(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
321 Hewes Street

321 Hewes Street

4.5(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
171 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

171 South 4 Street

2.8(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
59 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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