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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 129,313–129,330 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1864 Menahan Street

1864 Menahan Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
322 East 104 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

322 East 104 Street

2.1(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 West 81 Street

3.6(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2438 Morris Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2438 Morris Avenue

4.5(1)

Fordham

3 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 Kingsland Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 Kingsland Avenue

3.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2148 Muliner Avenue

2148 Muliner Avenue

1.8(1)

Pelham Parkway

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1725 Jarvis Avenue

1725 Jarvis Avenue

2.3(1)

Pelham Bay

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
458 1 Street
Good cause

458 1 Street

4.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

27 Himrod Street

4.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
278 Woodbine Street
Good cause

278 Woodbine Street

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
502 5 Avenue

502 5 Avenue

3.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
133 Java Street

133 Java Street

4.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
390 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

390 15 Street

4.6(2)

Park Slope

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
451 51 Street

451 51 Street

1.8(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
32-57 33 St
Good cause

32-57 33 St

4.9(1)

Astoria

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 33 Street
Good cause

170 33 Street

1.6(1)

Greenwood

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
60-25 54 Street

60-25 54 Street

1.5(1)

Maspeth

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
27-14 27 Street

27-14 27 Street

4.1(1)

Astoria

No evictions
1 open violation
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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