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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 126,829–126,846 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

103-18 Metropolitan Avenue

103-18 Metropolitan Avenue

2.8(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Willow Street

143 Willow Street

5.0(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 Lawton Street

38 Lawton Street

4.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
862 Schenectady Ave
Good cause

862 Schenectady Ave

3.5(1)

East Flatbush

2 evictions
142 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
455 East 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

455 East 83 Street

5.0(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
26 Butler Pl
Rent-stabilized

26 Butler Pl

4.6(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
79 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
820 New Jersey Avenue

820 New Jersey Avenue

1.1(1)

East New York

No evictions
47 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
143 Bedford Avenue

143 Bedford Avenue

1.6(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 Linden Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 Linden Boulevard

2.8(1)

Flatbush

3 evictions
204 open violations
23 litigation cases
No bedbug history
769 Melrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

769 Melrose Avenue

1.0(1)

Melrose

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
460 West 57 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

460 West 57 Street

3.9(1)

Hell's Kitchen

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2055 Anthony Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2055 Anthony Avenue

2.9(1)

Tremont

14 evictions
23 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
332 East 77 Street

332 East 77 Street

3.8(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
303 West 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

303 West 111 Street

3.1(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
505 East   22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

505 East 22 Street

1.9(1)

Ditmas Park

1 eviction
23 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2322 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
Rent-stabilized

2322 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd

4.8(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1018 Cypress Avenue
Good cause

1018 Cypress Avenue

3.9(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
27-30 23 Street
Good cause

27-30 23 Street

3.5(1)

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
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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