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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 126,037–126,054 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

35-15 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

35-15 34 Street

2.0(1)

Astoria

3 evictions
53 open violations
4 litigation cases
Bedbug history
358 East   51 Street
Good cause

358 East 51 Street

1.5(1)

Turtle Bay

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1800 East 12 Street
Rent-stabilized

1800 East 12 Street

4.9(1)

Homecrest

5 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
328 West 77 Street

328 West 77 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 Court Street

280 Court Street

2.4(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5603 2 Avenue
Good cause

5603 2 Avenue

2.8(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1091 Herkimer Street

1091 Herkimer Street

1.1(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

136 23 Street

5.0(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
526 West 173 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

526 West 173 Street

3.6(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions
33 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Engert Avenue

126 Engert Avenue

4.9(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1038 Remsen Ave

1038 Remsen Ave

1.9(1)

Canarsie

No evictions
39 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
230 West 140 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 140 Street

3.3(1)

Central Harlem

3 evictions
37 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47-56 45 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47-56 45 St

2.6(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
14 West 85 Street

14 West 85 Street

4.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
569 West 182 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

569 West 182 Street

2.4(1)

Fort George

3 evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
591 East 4 Street

591 East 4 Street

4.1(1)

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 Lincoln Avenue

262 Lincoln Avenue

4.9(1)

Cypress Hills

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 East 74 Street

225 East 74 Street

4.4(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
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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