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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 129,817–129,834 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

417 Humboldt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

417 Humboldt Street

4.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1603 East 172 Street

1603 East 172 Street

4.1(1)

Soundview

1 eviction
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
207 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

207 West 20 Street

3.9(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 West 22 Street
Good cause

207 West 22 Street

3.4(1)

Chelsea

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
530 West 159 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

530 West 159 Street

2.4(1)

Washington Heights

No evictions
50 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
28-25 34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

28-25 34 Street

3.9(1)

Astoria

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1664 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1664 3 Avenue

4.0(1)

Carnegie Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
371 Irving Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

371 Irving Avenue

2.6(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
246 7 Street

246 7 Street

2.3(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31-84 43 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31-84 43 Street

3.4(1)

Astoria

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
372 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

372 5 Avenue

4.3(1)

Midtown South

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1215 Hancock Street
Good cause

1215 Hancock Street

2.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
973 Hegeman Avenue

973 Hegeman Avenue

4.8(1)

East New York

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
224 East 95 Street
Rent-stabilized

224 East 95 Street

4.4(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3155 Rochambeau Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3155 Rochambeau Avenue

2.8(1)

Norwood

10 evictions
74 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
85 Christopher Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

85 Christopher Street

3.6(1)

West Village

1 eviction
7 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
30-26 35 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

30-26 35 Street

4.1(1)

Astoria

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 West 87 Street
Rent-stabilized

110 West 87 Street

3.3(1)

Upper West Side

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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