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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 126,883–126,900 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1427 Taylor Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1427 Taylor Avenue

2.9(1)

Parkchester

8 evictions
76 open violations
13 litigation cases
Bedbug history
2147 Honeywell Avenue
Good cause

2147 Honeywell Avenue

2.4(1)

West Farms

5 evictions
131 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
429 43 Street

429 43 Street

4.1(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
384 7 Avenue
Good cause

384 7 Avenue

3.5(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
871 Knickerbocker Avenue
Good cause

871 Knickerbocker Avenue

1.9(1)

Bushwick

1 eviction
13 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
67 Tapscott Street

67 Tapscott Street

1.0(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
24 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
34 East Broadway
Good cause

34 East Broadway

4.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2165 Chatterton Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2165 Chatterton Avenue

4.5(1)

Castle Hill

9 evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
31-23 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31-23 34 Street

1.5(1)

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25-18 Broadway

25-18 Broadway

4.0(1)

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 49 Street

427 49 Street

5.0(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
209 Avenue P
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

209 Avenue P

3.3(1)

Bensonhurst

2 evictions
231 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
533 East 83 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

533 East 83 Street

4.5(1)

Yorkville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 4 Avenue

144 4 Avenue

4.4(1)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
138 West  133 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

138 West 133 Street

3.9(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
293 Stuyvesant Avenue
Good cause

293 Stuyvesant Avenue

4.6(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1197 Hancock St

1197 Hancock St

4.4(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
593 Riverside Drive
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

593 Riverside Drive

3.4(1)

Hamilton Heights

9 evictions
54 open violations
16 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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