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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 125,659–125,676 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2197 Cruger Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2197 Cruger Avenue

1.5(1)

Pelham Parkway

8 evictions
20 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1004 Hegeman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1004 Hegeman Avenue

2.4(1)

East New York

6 evictions
8 open violations
22 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25-21 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25-21 23 Street

3.3(1)

Astoria

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
320 West   17 Street
Rent-stabilized

320 West 17 Street

2.9(1)

Chelsea

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4322 Richardson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

4322 Richardson Avenue

2.0(1)

Wakefield

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
261 Jefferson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

261 Jefferson Avenue

4.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20-38 149 Street

20-38 149 Street

4.0(1)

Whitestone

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
75-29 61 Street

75-29 61 Street

3.1(1)

Glendale

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
407 East 6 Street

407 East 6 Street

4.5(1)

East Village

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 East 33 Street

235 East 33 Street

4.6(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 West 69 Street
Good cause

14 West 69 Street

4.1(1)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2123 Tiebout Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2123 Tiebout Avenue

1.4(1)

Tremont

5 evictions
32 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
220 East 89 Street
Good cause

220 East 89 Street

1.5(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
339 21 Street

339 21 Street

2.5(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
331 West   38 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

331 West 38 Street

1.6(1)

Hudson Yards

No evictions
39 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
240 West 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

240 West 72 Street

3.9(1)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23-02 33 Avenue

23-02 33 Avenue

3.6(1)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 Prince Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 Prince Street

3.5(1)

Nolita

No evictions
5 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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