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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 123,625–123,642 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

235 Wadsworth Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 Wadsworth Avenue

2.6(1)

Fort George

No evictions
19 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2846 East 197 Street

2846 East 197 Street

5.0(1)

Pelham Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 Ludlow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

126 Ludlow Street

3.0(1)

Lower East Side

1 eviction
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1077 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1077 New York Avenue

2.1(1)

East Flatbush

4 evictions
7 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 5 Avenue

2.9(1)

Greenwich Village

No evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
281 East  149 Street
Good cause

281 East 149 Street

1.1(1)

Melrose

6 evictions
63 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1440 Lincoln Place

1440 Lincoln Place

1.6(1)

Weeksville

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
420 East 4 Street

420 East 4 Street

2.5(1)

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 Guernsey Street
Rent-stabilized

126 Guernsey Street

2.0(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
55 Herbert Street

55 Herbert Street

2.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 West 92 Street

123 West 92 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
410 West 51 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

410 West 51 Street

3.5(1)

Hell's Kitchen

2 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
22-50 21 Street

22-50 21 Street

4.6(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
374 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

374 West 116 Street

2.9(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
308 West 105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

308 West 105 Street

2.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
523 Graham Avenue
Good cause

523 Graham Avenue

3.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2592 Creston Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2592 Creston Avenue

3.0(1)

Fordham

5 evictions
38 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
195 Prospect Park West

195 Prospect Park West

3.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
12 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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