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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 129,457–129,474 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

244 East   72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

244 East 72 Street

4.6(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
32-71 42 Street
Rent-stabilized
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32-71 42 Street

4.9(1)

Astoria

1 eviction
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
328 Prospect Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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328 Prospect Avenue

2.6(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
401 West 148 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

401 West 148 Street

2.8(1)

Hamilton Heights

1 eviction
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
983 Hart Street

983 Hart Street

5.0(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5422 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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5422 4 Avenue

2.3(1)

Sunset Park

3 evictions
1 open violation
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
376 S 4 St
Rent-stabilized
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376 S 4 St

2.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2362 Ryer Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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2362 Ryer Avenue

1.0(1)

Fordham

5 evictions
44 open violations
25 litigation cases
No bedbug history
406 Tompkins Avenue
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406 Tompkins Avenue

1.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1822 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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1822 Gates Avenue

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
356 East   57 Street
Rent-stabilized
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356 East 57 Street

4.7(1)

Sutton Place

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1829 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
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1829 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard

2.5(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
25 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
330 East   22 Street
Rent-stabilized
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330 East 22 Street

2.1(1)

Flatbush

15 evictions
32 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
168 Avenue B
Rent-stabilized
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168 Avenue B

3.6(1)

East Village

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
953 Amsterdam Avenue
Good cause

953 Amsterdam Avenue

4.1(1)

All Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 East 10 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

219 East 10 Street

2.4(1)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20 Mulberry Street
Good cause

20 Mulberry Street

3.8(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
28 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
356 52 Street

356 52 Street

3.4(1)

Sunset Park

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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