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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 130,663–130,680 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

140 West 10 Street

140 West 10 Street

3.5(1)

West Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 West 81 Street
Good cause

124 West 81 Street

3.9(2)

Upper West Side

No evictions
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
315 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

315 Lincoln Place

4.3(2)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
32-76 42 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32-76 42 Street

5.0(1)

Astoria

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59 Christopher Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

59 Christopher Street

3.3(1)

West Village

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
234 East 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

234 East 82 Street

4.3(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1169 2 Avenue
Good cause

1169 2 Avenue

1.6(1)

Lenox Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1163 Sutter Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1163 Sutter Avenue

2.6(1)

East New York

1 eviction
29 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
171 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

171 15 Street

4.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
654 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

654 Putnam Avenue

3.8(2)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1396 St Johns Place

1396 St Johns Place

4.1(1)

Weeksville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 Troutman Street
Good cause

53 Troutman Street

3.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
3 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
447 East   65 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

447 East 65 Street

4.3(1)

Lenox Hill

3 evictions
10 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
291 Pleasant Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

291 Pleasant Avenue

2.8(1)

East Harlem

2 evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
79-6 Main Street
Rent-stabilized

79-6 Main Street

5.0(1)

Kew Gardens Hills

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57 7 Avenue South
Good cause

57 7 Avenue South

4.3(1)

West Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
313 West 88 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

313 West 88 Street

2.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
787 St Johns Place

787 St Johns Place

4.4(1)

Crown Heights

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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