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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 125,965–125,982 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1852 Willoughby Avenue

1852 Willoughby Avenue

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
115 West 78 Street
Rent-stabilized

115 West 78 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 East 96 Street
Rent-stabilized

158 East 96 Street

1.4(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 West 46 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

427 West 46 Street

4.9(1)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
385 Convent Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

385 Convent Avenue

2.4(1)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22-76 41 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

22-76 41 Street

3.6(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 Mott Street

2.6(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
35 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
173 Columbia Heights
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 Columbia Heights

5.0(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1194 University Avenue

1194 University Avenue

4.3(1)

Highbridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
98 Greenpoint Avenue

98 Greenpoint Avenue

3.3(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
43-22 47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

43-22 47 Street

3.3(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35-41 34 Street

35-41 34 Street

3.1(1)

Astoria

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 Rogers Avenue

245 Rogers Avenue

4.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
367 East 151 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

367 East 151 Street

1.8(1)

Melrose

2 evictions
128 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
19 Doyers Street

19 Doyers Street

2.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
383 86 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

383 86 St

2.4(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1318 Manor Avenue

1318 Manor Avenue

3.6(1)

Soundview

No evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9115 Colonial Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9115 Colonial Road

2.6(1)

Bay Ridge

2 evictions
20 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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