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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 122,347–122,364 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

41-11 40 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-11 40 Street

2.5(1)

Sunnyside

2 evictions
66 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
63 West 69 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

63 West 69 Street

1.9(1)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized

18 Menahan Street

2.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18 Sidney Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

18 Sidney Place

3.1(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
83 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
26-40 29 Street

26-40 29 Street

3.9(1)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
206 East 85 Street
Good cause

206 East 85 Street

4.3(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
337 East  115 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

337 East 115 Street

3.9(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
78 Kingston Avenue

78 Kingston Avenue

4.5(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
907 St Marks Avenue

907 St Marks Avenue

4.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36-12 Ditmars Boulevard

36-12 Ditmars Boulevard

2.4(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
519 East 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

519 East 82 Street

3.8(1)

Yorkville

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2860 Buhre Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2860 Buhre Avenue

2.4(1)

Pelham Bay

7 evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
936 Rev James A Polite Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

936 Rev James A Polite Avenue

2.3(1)

Longwood

20 evictions
14 open violations
31 litigation cases
No bedbug history
311 East 119 Street

311 East 119 Street

2.1(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
33 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24 Joralemon Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 Joralemon Street

3.5(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56-17 Roosevelt Avenue

56-17 Roosevelt Avenue

4.3(1)

Woodside

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

151 West 140 Street

2.0(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
124 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
53 Stanhope Street

53 Stanhope Street

2.1(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
49 open violations
1 litigation case
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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