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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 120,853–120,870 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

29 East 7 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

29 East 7 Street

2.5(2)

East Village

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 Cooper Street
Good cause

165 Cooper Street

3.6(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
130 East 37 Street
Good cause

130 East 37 Street

4.0(2)

Murray Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
34-30 28 Street

34-30 28 Street

2.8(2)

Astoria

No evictions
123 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
186 Norman Avenue
Good cause

186 Norman Avenue

4.7(2)

Greenpoint

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 John Street

80 John Street

4.8(2)

Financial District

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
702 Fairview Avenue
Rent-stabilized

702 Fairview Avenue

4.9(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
302 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

302 Manhattan Avenue

3.4(2)

South Harlem

2 evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
349 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

349 St Johns Place

2.6(2)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
25 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
164 East 61 Street
Good cause

164 East 61 Street

3.7(2)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 East 31 Street

108 East 31 Street

3.8(2)

NoMad

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
404 East 83 Street
Good cause

404 East 83 Street

3.2(2)

Yorkville

No evictions
22 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1125 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1125 Lexington Avenue

4.1(2)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
535 Atlantic Avenue
Good cause

535 Atlantic Avenue

3.4(2)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34-20 34 St
Rent-stabilized

34-20 34 St

3.7(2)

Astoria

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
132 New York Avenue
Good cause

132 New York Avenue

4.4(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
41 Skillman Avenue

41 Skillman Avenue

4.1(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Bedford Avenue

96 Bedford Avenue

4.0(2)

Williamsburg

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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