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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 127,495–127,512 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

162 Metropolitan Avenue

162 Metropolitan Avenue

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68-35 Burns Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68-35 Burns Street

4.6(1)

Forest Hills

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1407 Lincoln Place

1407 Lincoln Place

1.0(1)

Weeksville

1 eviction
67 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
66 Driggs Avenue

66 Driggs Avenue

4.5(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
358 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

358 South 2 Street

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
302 East 12 Street
Rent-stabilized

302 East 12 Street

4.1(1)

East Village

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2662 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2662 Ocean Avenue

2.8(1)

Homecrest

No evictions
16 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1006 Gerard Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1006 Gerard Avenue

2.1(1)

Concourse

5 evictions
126 open violations
30 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4802 Snyder Avenue
Good cause

4802 Snyder Avenue

2.4(1)

East Flatbush

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 East   81 Street

245 East 81 Street

4.6(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
320 West 22 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

320 West 22 Street

4.1(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
421 East 94 Street
Rent-stabilized

421 East 94 Street

3.9(1)

Brownsville

1 eviction
25 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
722 Hart Street
Good cause

722 Hart Street

2.3(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1260 Decatur Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1260 Decatur Street

2.0(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 62 Street

213 62 Street

3.1(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 Lott Avenue

33 Lott Avenue

3.9(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
321 Etna Street

321 Etna Street

2.0(1)

Cypress Hills

No evictions
23 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
684 Greene Avenue

684 Greene Avenue

4.6(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

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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