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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 125,209–125,226 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1471 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1471 2 Avenue

4.5(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
400 Sterling Place

400 Sterling Place

3.4(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
804 Macon Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

804 Macon Street

1.5(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
444 16 Street

444 16 Street

2.4(1)

Windsor Terrace

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
21-56 28 Street

21-56 28 Street

1.5(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1081 Utica Avenue

1081 Utica Avenue

3.6(1)

East Flatbush

1 eviction
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

252 Himrod Street

3.5(2)

Bushwick

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

304 West 76 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

231 8 Street

4.1(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 West 69 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

42 West 69 Street

4.4(1)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1244A Lincoln Place

1244A Lincoln Place

3.3(1)

Weeksville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2814 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2814 Newkirk Avenue

4.9(1)

Flatbush

4 evictions
66 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
670 St Anns Avenue
Good cause

670 St Anns Avenue

2.8(1)

Woodstock

1 eviction
88 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
691 5 Avenue

691 5 Avenue

4.5(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
533 East   81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

533 East 81 Street

4.7(1)

Yorkville

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105A Rogers Avenue
Good cause

105A Rogers Avenue

3.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
927 President Street

927 President Street

4.1(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 East  105 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

16 East 105 Street

1.9(1)

East Harlem

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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