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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 125,983–126,000 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

711 Macon Street

711 Macon Street

3.1(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
253 West   83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

253 West 83 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 East 167 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

111 East 167 Street

3.3(1)

Concourse

2 evictions
102 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
324 99 Street

324 99 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
808 Bergen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

808 Bergen Street

3.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
37-15 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37-15 72 Street

3.8(1)

Jackson Heights

1 eviction
30 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1517 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1517 Walton Avenue

3.8(1)

Concourse

4 evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
10 Cooper Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

10 Cooper Street

3.6(1)

Inwood

1 eviction
16 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
400 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized

400 Lincoln Place

4.6(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
507 West 170 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

507 West 170 Street

1.0(1)

Washington Heights

1 eviction
10 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1390 Madison Street

1390 Madison Street

3.1(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Smith Street

170 Smith Street

3.6(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
624 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

624 East 9 Street

5.0(1)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
123 Linden Street

123 Linden Street

3.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2528 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2528 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
18 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1379 Plimpton Avenue

1379 Plimpton Avenue

4.7(1)

Highbridge

No evictions
16 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
500 West 44 Street
Good cause

500 West 44 Street

2.5(1)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
82 Wadsworth Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

82 Wadsworth Avenue

2.6(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions
67 open violations
18 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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