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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 127,801–127,818 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

441 Metropolitan Avenue

441 Metropolitan Avenue

1.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3728 Paulding Avenue
Good cause

3728 Paulding Avenue

2.3(1)

Williamsbridge

1 eviction
18 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9221 3 Avenue

9221 3 Avenue

3.0(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 W 20 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

301 W 20 St

2.8(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
13 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
486 Kosciuszko Street
Good cause

486 Kosciuszko Street

2.6(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
34-47 42 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

34-47 42 Street

4.0(1)

Astoria

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
20-48 31 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

20-48 31 Street

4.4(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
194 Vernon Avenue

194 Vernon Avenue

2.6(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
224 Highland Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

224 Highland Boulevard

3.3(1)

Cypress Hills

4 evictions
180 open violations
20 litigation cases
No bedbug history
429 East 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

429 East 80 Street

3.0(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1108 Gates Avenue
Good cause

1108 Gates Avenue

3.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
234 5 Avenue

234 5 Avenue

3.5(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 East   14 Street
Rent-stabilized

241 East 14 Street

4.4(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 13 Street

229 13 Street

1.4(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 Avenue D
Rent-stabilized

125 Avenue D

3.1(1)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
87 Hicks Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

87 Hicks Street

3.4(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139-08 85 Drive

139-08 85 Drive

4.0(1)

Briarwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
601 Morgan Ave

601 Morgan Ave

4.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
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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