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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 129,835–129,852 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

421 West 56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 West 56 Street

3.4(1)

Hell's Kitchen

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
492 Gates Avenue
Good cause

492 Gates Avenue

4.2(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
920 Lincoln Place

920 Lincoln Place

4.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
360 Columbia Street
Good cause

360 Columbia Street

1.8(1)

Red Hook

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
75 Cabrini Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

75 Cabrini Boulevard

3.0(1)

Hudson Heights

4 evictions
31 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
704 Grand Street

704 Grand Street

2.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
490 West  187 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

490 West 187 Street

2.5(1)

Fort George

6 evictions
66 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
146 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

146 East Broadway

2.9(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18-16 26 Road
Good cause

18-16 26 Road

5.0(1)

Astoria

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
292 South 5 Street

292 South 5 Street

4.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 East 88 Street
Rent-stabilized

215 East 88 Street

4.8(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
496 Mac Donough Street

496 Mac Donough Street

3.4(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1429 Ovington Avenue

1429 Ovington Avenue

4.8(1)

Bensonhurst

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2919 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2919 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2.6(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
219 East 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

219 East 85 Street

1.9(1)

Yorkville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1075 Longfellow Avenue
Good cause

1075 Longfellow Avenue

3.3(1)

Longwood

1 eviction
139 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1526 Beach Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1526 Beach Avenue

1.0(1)

Parkchester

9 evictions
67 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
118 Central Park S

118 Central Park S

4.3(1)

Central Park South

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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