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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 129,745–129,762 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2 Doscher Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2 Doscher Street

3.5(1)

East New York

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
172 East 112 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

172 East 112 Street

1.5(1)

East Harlem

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
23-74 29 Street
Good cause

23-74 29 Street

4.5(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

5 evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
235 West 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 West 15 Street

3.6(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 Crystal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 Crystal Street

1.6(1)

East New York

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
868 New York Avenue
Good cause

868 New York Avenue

3.8(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
344 Lexington Avenue
Good cause

344 Lexington Avenue

3.8(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1034 Halsey Street

1034 Halsey Street

4.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 8 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

177 8 Street

4.4(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 East   86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 East 86 Street

2.1(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
702 Lafayette Avenue

702 Lafayette Avenue

1.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
562 Morris Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

562 Morris Avenue

1.0(1)

Melrose

7 evictions
24 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
92 Sterling Place

92 Sterling Place

5.0(1)

Park Slope

1 eviction
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 Seaman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

110 Seaman Avenue

4.4(1)

Inwood

No evictions
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
33 West Burnside Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

33 West Burnside Avenue

4.5(1)

University Heights

6 evictions
50 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105 Sullivan Street
Good cause

105 Sullivan Street

2.6(1)

Soho

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33-38 Parsons Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

33-38 Parsons Boulevard

2.8(1)

Flushing

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
640 Riverside Drive
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

640 Riverside Drive

3.1(1)

Hamilton Heights

9 evictions
32 open violations
29 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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