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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 122,941–122,958 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

89-10 Whitney Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

89-10 Whitney Avenue

3.8(1)

Elmhurst

5 evictions
225 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
372 Dekalb Avenue

372 Dekalb Avenue

4.8(1)

Clinton Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 West 129 Street
Rent-stabilized

28 West 129 Street

3.5(1)

Central Harlem

1 eviction
33 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Cedar Street
Good cause

120 Cedar Street

4.8(1)

Financial District

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
438 East 13 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

438 East 13 Street

2.4(1)

East Village

No evictions
37 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
117 4 Place
Rent-stabilized

117 4 Place

4.6(1)

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
252 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized

252 South 1 Street

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155 East 91 Street
Rent-stabilized

155 East 91 Street

4.5(1)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1263 Decatur Street
Good cause

1263 Decatur Street

3.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 Hancock Street

138 Hancock Street

4.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
43 Montrose Avenue

43 Montrose Avenue

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
901 Eastern Parkway

901 Eastern Parkway

3.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 Charles Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

108 Charles Street

3.4(1)

West Village

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
550 West   28 Street

550 West 28 Street

1.0(1)

West Chelsea

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
525 East 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

525 East 88 Street

2.0(1)

Yorkville

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
220 Van Buren Street

220 Van Buren Street

4.8(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1314 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1314 Seneca Avenue

1.6(1)

Hunts Point

15 evictions
183 open violations
40 litigation cases
No bedbug history
305 East 6 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

305 East 6 Street

3.3(1)

East Village

No evictions
No open violations
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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