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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 123,211–123,228 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

214 West 96 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

214 West 96 Street

3.4(1)

Upper West Side

4 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 West 136 Street

235 West 136 Street

2.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
25 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
377 Chauncey Street
Rent-stabilized

377 Chauncey Street

1.0(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
206 East 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

206 East 81 Street

4.1(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
516 Greene Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

516 Greene Avenue

2.0(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

2 evictions
50 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
861 Broadway

861 Broadway

5.0(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
328 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

328 West 76 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1701 West 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1701 West 3 Street

4.5(1)

Gravesend

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
992 Boston Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

992 Boston Road

3.8(1)

Morrisania

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
521 48 Street

521 48 Street

4.3(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
148 East   46 Street
Good cause

148 East 46 Street

2.9(1)

Turtle Bay

No evictions
26 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

220 West 140 Street

2.9(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
43 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
500 Humboldt Street

500 Humboldt Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2300 Sedgwick Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2300 Sedgwick Avenue

2.8(1)

University Heights

15 evictions
68 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
284 West 137 Street
Rent-stabilized

284 West 137 Street

4.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
28 East  130 Street
Good cause

28 East 130 Street

4.9(1)

Central Harlem

2 evictions
1 open violation
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
334 Starr Street
Rent-stabilized

334 Starr Street

5.0(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1215 Bedford Avenue

1215 Bedford Avenue

3.4(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
9 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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