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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 119,971–119,988 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

237 East 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

237 East 111 Street

3.0(2)

East Harlem

2 evictions
29 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
408 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

408 West 56 Street

2.9(2)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
64 St James Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

64 St James Place

4.0(2)

Clinton Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
29 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 Cornelia Street

3.7(2)

West Village

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
35 East 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35 East 17 Street

2.3(2)

Prospect Park South

1 eviction
32 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
246 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

246 West 22 Street

3.8(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
2003 Caton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2003 Caton Avenue

4.0(2)

Flatbush

4 evictions
25 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
435 7 Avenue
Good cause

435 7 Avenue

4.2(3)

Park Slope

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
52 West 21 Street

52 West 21 Street

4.1(2)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
469 West   48 Street
Rent-stabilized

469 West 48 Street

2.1(2)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
23 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
98 Charlton Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

98 Charlton Street

3.0(2)

Hudson Square

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117A Calyer Street

117A Calyer Street

2.1(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
118 West 73 Street
Good cause

118 West 73 Street

3.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 West 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

200 West 95 Street

4.3(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2101 Westbury Court
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2101 Westbury Court

1.9(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

4 evictions
113 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
787 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

787 Franklin Avenue

3.1(3)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
555 East 78 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

555 East 78 Street

4.3(2)

Lenox Hill

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 West 30 Street
Good cause

304 West 30 Street

1.9(2)

Chelsea

No evictions
12 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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