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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 120,475–120,492 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

400 West 40 Street

400 West 40 Street

2.7(2)

Hudson Yards

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 Jefferson Street
Good cause

233 Jefferson Street

2.8(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
203A Lewis Avenue

203A Lewis Avenue

1.7(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
780 Madison Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

780 Madison Avenue

2.7(2)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23-19 30 Road

23-19 30 Road

5.0(2)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Java Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

96 Java Street

4.4(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
431 East 119 Street
Good cause

431 East 119 Street

2.4(3)

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Charlotte Street
Good cause

23 Charlotte Street

2.4(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
676 Riverside Drive
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

676 Riverside Drive

3.3(2)

Hamilton Heights

4 evictions
53 open violations
30 litigation cases
No bedbug history
36 E 7 St
Good cause

36 E 7 St

4.7(2)

East Village

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
748 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

748 East 9 Street

3.8(2)

East Village

1 eviction
9 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
146 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 17 Street

2.8(2)

Greenwood

2 evictions
47 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
363 Monroe Street

363 Monroe Street

1.7(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1680 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1680 Woodbine Street

3.9(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 Buffalo Avenue
Rent-stabilized

33 Buffalo Avenue

1.6(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
136 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
189 E 93 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

189 E 93 St

3.7(2)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
28-08 23 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

28-08 23 Avenue

3.9(2)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1015 Wyckoff Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1015 Wyckoff Avenue

2.3(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
19 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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