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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 122,743–122,760 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

619 2 Avenue

619 2 Avenue

3.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
344 West 49 Street

344 West 49 Street

4.3(1)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Thompson St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

139 Thompson St

4.8(1)

Soho

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23-47 36 Street

23-47 36 Street

4.0(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
344 East  120 Street

344 East 120 Street

3.4(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6 Stone Street

6 Stone Street

2.3(1)

Financial District

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1158 5 Avenue

1158 5 Avenue

4.8(1)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Prospect Park W
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

180 Prospect Park W

4.9(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
559 W 158 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

559 W 158 St

2.4(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions
19 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
39-11 65 Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

39-11 65 Place

1.1(1)

Woodside

No evictions
39 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Alpine Avenue

20 Alpine Avenue

4.3(1)

Sunnyside (Staten Island)

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
324 Union Street

324 Union Street

2.3(1)

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25-26 18 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25-26 18 Street

1.1(1)

Astoria

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
870 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

870 St Nicholas Avenue

3.5(1)

Hamilton Heights

4 evictions
97 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 Macdougal St

200 Macdougal St

3.5(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 8 Street

175 8 Street

4.0(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35-11 29 Street

35-11 29 Street

4.5(1)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
300 West  142 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

300 West 142 Street

1.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
134 open violations
21 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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