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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 124,327–124,344 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

181 5 Avenue
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181 5 Avenue

3.4(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
574 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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574 West End Avenue

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
49 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
732 Melrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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732 Melrose Avenue

1.4(1)

Melrose

No evictions
13 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
240 East   18 Street
Rent-stabilized
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240 East 18 Street

3.4(1)

Prospect Park South

2 evictions
137 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2273 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
Rent-stabilized
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2273 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd

4.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
283 Flatbush Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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283 Flatbush Avenue

3.1(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 Bergen Street

64 Bergen Street

3.5(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1923 Bay Ridge Parkway

1923 Bay Ridge Parkway

1.8(1)

Bensonhurst

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
441 40 Street
Rent-stabilized
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441 40 Street

4.1(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
834 Penfield Street
Rent-stabilized
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834 Penfield Street

2.3(1)

Woodlawn

26 evictions
47 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
166-25 89 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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166-25 89 Avenue

2.0(1)

Jamaica

4 evictions
6 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
550 Onderdonk Ave
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550 Onderdonk Ave

4.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 West 116 Street
Rent-stabilized
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135 West 116 Street

4.3(1)

South Harlem

2 evictions
21 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
334 East 53 Street
Rent-stabilized

334 East 53 Street

2.9(1)

Turtle Bay

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4960 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
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4960 Broadway

4.1(1)

Inwood

2 evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
385 East Mosholu Parkway North
Rent-stabilized
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385 East Mosholu Parkway North

2.6(1)

Norwood

1 eviction
45 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
227 Malcolm X Boulevard
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227 Malcolm X Boulevard

4.1(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1870 Andrews Avenue South

1870 Andrews Avenue South

2.3(1)

Morris Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
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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