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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 123,283–123,300 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

4329 39 Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

4329 39 Place

4.6(1)

Sunnyside

2 evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
3038 Hull Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3038 Hull Avenue

1.0(1)

Norwood

1 eviction
155 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
784 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

784 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
29 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
82-16 34 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

82-16 34 Avenue

4.0(1)

Jackson Heights

No evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2558 Grand Concourse
Good cause

2558 Grand Concourse

2.0(1)

Fordham

9 evictions
21 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
616 Halsey Street
Rent-stabilized

616 Halsey Street

2.9(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1231 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1231 3 Avenue

1.8(1)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105 Carroll Street

105 Carroll Street

3.4(1)

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
621 Lefferts Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

621 Lefferts Avenue

3.5(1)

East Flatbush

4 evictions
93 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
201 East 26 Street
Rent-stabilized

201 East 26 Street

1.5(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
489 Grand Street

489 Grand Street

4.3(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
334 Chauncey Street
Good cause

334 Chauncey Street

4.4(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
4 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
783 Lexington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

783 Lexington Avenue

3.4(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
1117 Willoughby Avenue
Good cause

1117 Willoughby Avenue

4.5(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
39-23 64 Street

39-23 64 Street

3.4(1)

Woodside

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35-57 163 Street

35-57 163 Street

2.8(1)

Murray Hill (Queens)

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
296 Grove Street
Good cause

296 Grove Street

3.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 West   91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 West 91 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
8 open violations
3 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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