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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 127,855–127,872 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

162 West 133 Street

162 West 133 Street

3.4(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
14 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
140 17 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

140 17 Street

3.2(1)

Greenwood

1 eviction
10 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
639 Lorimer Street
Good cause

639 Lorimer Street

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
643 Manida Street

643 Manida Street

4.5(1)

Hunts Point

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2847 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2847 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2.3(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
211 21 Street

211 21 Street

4.3(1)

Greenwood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
510 17 Street

510 17 Street

2.0(1)

Windsor Terrace

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
706 Essex Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

706 Essex Street

3.5(1)

East New York

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
118-14 83 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

118-14 83 Avenue

1.0(1)

Kew Gardens

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
24 West 76 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 West 76 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
422 East 117 Street

422 East 117 Street

4.4(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
318 West  109 Street
Good cause

318 West 109 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
26-05 24 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

26-05 24 Avenue

5.0(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
335 East 9 Street

335 East 9 Street

2.3(1)

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 East 31 Street

237 East 31 Street

5.0(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
5 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
97-18 101 Avenue

97-18 101 Avenue

1.5(1)

Woodhaven

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25-18 41 Street

25-18 41 Street

1.8(1)

Astoria

No evictions
36 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4123 9 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

4123 9 Avenue

2.6(1)

Borough Park

3 evictions
94 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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