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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 122,491–122,508 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1318 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1318 Nostrand Avenue

3.8(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Flatbush Avenue

230 Flatbush Avenue

4.4(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1721 West 4 Street

1721 West 4 Street

1.5(1)

Gravesend

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 St Marks Place

56 St Marks Place

4.0(1)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1411 York Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1411 York Avenue

3.4(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
343 West 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

343 West 14 Street

3.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
150 Schenck Avenue
Rent-stabilized

150 Schenck Avenue

1.0(1)

Cypress Hills

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 Franklin Street

159 Franklin Street

4.6(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3130 Brighton 7 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3130 Brighton 7 Street

1.5(1)

Brighton Beach

2 evictions
23 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
51 Buffalo Avenue

51 Buffalo Avenue

3.0(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1124 Stratford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1124 Stratford Avenue

2.1(1)

Soundview

3 evictions
55 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
865 4 Avenue

865 4 Avenue

3.3(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
352 20 Street

352 20 Street

4.9(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 East   64 Street
Good cause

154 East 64 Street

3.5(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2800 University Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2800 University Avenue

3.2(1)

Kingsbridge Heights

6 evictions
26 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2698 Bailey Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2698 Bailey Avenue

2.9(1)

University Heights

9 evictions
36 open violations
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
22-61 43 Street
Rent-stabilized

22-61 43 Street

2.8(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
116-57 121 Street

116-57 121 Street

1.5(1)

South Ozone Park

1 eviction
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
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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