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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 123,013–123,030 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

42 Jackson Street
Good cause

42 Jackson Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2502 Clarendon Road
Rent-stabilized

2502 Clarendon Road

4.4(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
50-24 48 Street

50-24 48 Street

1.5(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
638 Vermont Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

638 Vermont Street

3.8(1)

East New York

1 eviction
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
442 East 25 Street

442 East 25 Street

2.8(1)

Flatbush

6 evictions
51 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
800 East  160 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

800 East 160 Street

1.4(1)

Woodstock

9 evictions
180 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 West 20 Street

2.3(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1578 Union Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1578 Union Street

2.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2543 Decatur Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2543 Decatur Avenue

2.4(1)

Fordham

3 evictions
27 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
130 Montague Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

130 Montague Street

4.9(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
234 Crystal Street

234 Crystal Street

5.0(1)

East New York

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 E 89 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

422 E 89 St

4.1(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1825 80 Street

1825 80 Street

4.8(1)

Bensonhurst

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
576 Washington Avenue
Good cause

576 Washington Avenue

5.0(1)

Clinton Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
516 Jefferson Avenue
Good cause

516 Jefferson Avenue

3.0(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32-65 45 Street

32-65 45 Street

2.5(1)

Astoria

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
434 East   72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

434 East 72 Street

5.0(1)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
854 Rogers Avenue

854 Rogers Avenue

2.5(1)

Flatbush

2 evictions
2 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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