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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 128,647–128,664 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

138 Edgecombe Avenue

138 Edgecombe Avenue

4.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2291 University Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2291 University Avenue

1.0(1)

University Heights

4 evictions
124 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
44 Arden Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

44 Arden Street

1.8(1)

Fort George

6 evictions
93 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
702 East   10 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

702 East 10 Street

2.4(1)

Midwood

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1082 Greene Avenue

1082 Greene Avenue

1.1(1)

Bushwick

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1663 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1663 1 Avenue

3.4(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-17 Palmetto St
Rent-stabilized

17-17 Palmetto St

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
439 East 135 Street
Good cause

439 East 135 Street

2.0(1)

North New York

3 evictions
25 open violations
19 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1582 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1582 St Nicholas Avenue

2.4(1)

Fort George

5 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 East 12 Street
Rent-stabilized

212 East 12 Street

4.9(1)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
426 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

426 Lorimer Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
61-30 Linden Street

61-30 Linden Street

1.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
928 Lorimer Street

928 Lorimer Street

1.9(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1055 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1055 2 Avenue

5.0(1)

Sutton Place

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
118 Sheridan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

118 Sheridan Avenue

1.0(1)

City Line

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2952 Marion Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2952 Marion Avenue

1.3(1)

Bedford Park

8 evictions
39 open violations
11 litigation cases
Bedbug history
2799 Claflin Avenue

2799 Claflin Avenue

2.5(1)

Kingsbridge Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
79-21 67 Road

79-21 67 Road

2.3(1)

Middle Village

No evictions
No 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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