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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 120,439–120,456 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

233 East 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

233 East 111 Street

3.7(2)

East Harlem

1 eviction
52 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
66 Pearl Street
Rent-stabilized

66 Pearl Street

2.9(2)

Financial District

2 evictions
38 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
279 Linden Street
Good cause

279 Linden Street

2.3(2)

Bushwick

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 Waverly Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 Waverly Place

4.5(3)

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
199 E 3 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

199 E 3 St

2.8(2)

East Village

2 evictions
10 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
716 Jefferson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

716 Jefferson Avenue

3.2(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
29 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56 Herbert Street

56 Herbert Street

4.5(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 Shore Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 Shore Boulevard

4.4(2)

Brighton Beach

4 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
550 Van Buren Street
Good cause

550 Van Buren Street

1.1(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
255 East 188 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 East 188 Street

2.7(2)

Fordham

1 eviction
27 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
865 Hart Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

865 Hart Street

2.6(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
47 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 Smith Street

101 Smith Street

3.7(2)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1259 East   13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1259 East 13 Street

3.0(2)

Midwood

9 evictions
93 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
517 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

517 3 Avenue

3.8(2)

Murray Hill

6 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 West 113 Street
Good cause

542 West 113 Street

4.8(2)

Morningside Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
230 West 123 Street

230 West 123 Street

2.4(2)

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 West 123 Street

23 West 123 Street

3.9(2)

South Harlem

No evictions
136 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
536 West 158 Street
Good cause

536 West 158 Street

3.4(2)

Washington Heights

No evictions
30 open violations
6 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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