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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 127,657–127,674 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1483 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1483 Lincoln Place

3.6(1)

Weeksville

3 evictions
6 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
60-72 69 Avenue

60-72 69 Avenue

1.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
140 St James Place
Rent-stabilized

140 St James Place

4.8(1)

Clinton Hill

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
583 Evergreen Avenue

583 Evergreen Avenue

4.0(1)

Bushwick

1 eviction
16 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
5622 Avenue D

5622 Avenue D

1.1(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
149 Norfolk Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

149 Norfolk Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

2 evictions
17 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
24-43 23 Street

24-43 23 Street

4.9(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
973 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

973 Metropolitan Avenue

3.8(1)

East Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
637 Leonard Street

637 Leonard Street

3.1(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
416 Onderdonk Avenue

416 Onderdonk Avenue

4.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 East 14 Street

233 East 14 Street

3.3(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
503 Mcdonald Avenue
Rent-stabilized

503 Mcdonald Avenue

3.4(1)

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
240 West 98 Street
Rent-stabilized

240 West 98 Street

3.5(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
32 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1201 Avenue K
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1201 Avenue K

2.8(1)

Midwood

7 evictions
115 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
12 Havemeyer Street
Good cause

12 Havemeyer Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
821 Union Street
Good cause

821 Union Street

3.4(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
655 East 189 Street
Good cause

655 East 189 Street

2.3(1)

Belmont

2 evictions
70 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
365 Quincy Street

365 Quincy Street

4.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
3 open violations
3 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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