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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 121,429–121,446 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

501 East 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

501 East 21 Street

3.4(2)

Ditmas Park

1 eviction
29 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
443 W 151 St

443 W 151 St

3.3(2)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
329 East 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

329 East 14 Street

4.3(2)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
415 West   52 Street
Good cause

415 West 52 Street

3.9(2)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
30 Covert Street

30 Covert Street

4.0(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1726 Davidson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1726 Davidson Avenue

2.4(2)

Morris Heights

4 evictions
531 open violations
43 litigation cases
No bedbug history
313 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized

313 Menahan Street

3.8(2)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
203 West 81 Street

203 West 81 Street

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 Green Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

125 Green Street

2.7(2)

Greenpoint

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
882 New York Avenue

882 New York Avenue

3.4(2)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
40-20 69 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

40-20 69 Street

3.8(2)

Woodside

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1621 Park Place
Rent-stabilized

1621 Park Place

3.3(2)

Weeksville

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
290 5 Avenue

290 5 Avenue

3.2(2)

Park Slope

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

256 Gates Avenue

4.2(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
21-08 31 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21-08 31 Street

2.1(2)

Ditmars-Steinway

3 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2020 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

2020 Palmetto Street

2.6(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

23 West 82 Street

4.5(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2274 Broadway
Good cause

2274 Broadway

4.6(2)

Upper West Side

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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