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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 120,583–120,600 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

500 West 215 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

500 West 215 Street

1.5(2)

Inwood

No evictions
100 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 Skillman Avenue

101 Skillman Avenue

1.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
314 West 101 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

314 West 101 Street

4.8(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
117 Avenue A
Good cause

117 Avenue A

2.9(2)

East Village

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1473 Dean Street

1473 Dean Street

4.9(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
78 East 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

78 East 4 Street

4.8(2)

Windsor Terrace

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2735 Sedgwick Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2735 Sedgwick Avenue

3.1(2)

Kingsbridge Heights

3 evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
117 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 15 Street

3.8(2)

Gowanus

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
58 East 4 Street
Good cause

58 East 4 Street

4.9(2)

East Village

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 Parkside Court

14 Parkside Court

3.4(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 West 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

105 West 105 Street

1.9(2)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
341 East 65 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

341 East 65 Street

3.1(2)

Lenox Hill

2 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
201 W 115 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

201 W 115 St

2.9(2)

South Harlem

No evictions
90 open violations
7 litigation cases
Bedbug history
42-16 80 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42-16 80 St

2.6(2)

Elmhurst

4 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
30 Carmine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

30 Carmine Street

4.7(4)

West Village

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
13 East 131 Street

13 East 131 Street

3.9(2)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
521 Decatur Street

521 Decatur Street

2.4(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
479 Classon Avenue
Good cause

479 Classon Avenue

4.1(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
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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