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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 127,549–127,566 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

600 West  162 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

600 West 162 Street

1.0(1)

Washington Heights

2 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
49 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

49 Menahan Street

3.0(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
268 Stagg Street
Good cause

268 Stagg Street

3.5(1)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
47 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2107 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2107 Bedford Avenue

4.0(1)

Flatbush

2 evictions
11 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1417 Amsterdam Avenue

1417 Amsterdam Avenue

3.6(1)

West Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
995 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

995 Eastern Parkway

2.9(1)

Weeksville

1 eviction
21 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
346 East 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

346 East 89 Street

1.5(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 East 103 Street

301 East 103 Street

3.6(1)

East Harlem

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
432 East 136 Street

432 East 136 Street

1.8(1)

North New York

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
194 Butler Street

194 Butler Street

1.0(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1781 East 16 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1781 East 16 Street

1.5(1)

Homecrest

5 evictions
68 open violations
8 litigation cases
Bedbug history
9 West 73 Street
Good cause

9 West 73 Street

1.6(1)

Upper West Side

2 evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
155 Montague Street
Good cause

155 Montague Street

4.3(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3830 Bronx Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3830 Bronx Boulevard

1.4(1)

Williamsbridge

7 evictions
83 open violations
25 litigation cases
No bedbug history
37 1 Avenue
Good cause

37 1 Avenue

2.1(1)

East Village

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1829 Cornelia Street

1829 Cornelia Street

3.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
85 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21-27 35 Street

21-27 35 Street

2.9(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 East  124 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 East 124 Street

3.4(1)

South Harlem

4 evictions
26 open violations
1 litigation case
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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