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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 131,275–131,292 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

1057 Jefferson Avenue

1057 Jefferson Avenue

4.5(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2899 Kingsbridge Terrace
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2899 Kingsbridge Terrace

1.1(1)

Kingsbridge Heights

6 evictions
14 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
433 Dekalb Avenue
Good cause

433 Dekalb Avenue

4.6(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 West   56 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

54 West 56 Street

2.5(1)

Midtown

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
720 West 172 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

720 West 172 Street

2.0(1)

Washington Heights

4 evictions
12 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
6815 6 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

6815 6 Avenue

4.6(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
56-05 43 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

56-05 43 Avenue

3.8(1)

Woodside

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91-40 87 Street

91-40 87 Street

3.3(1)

Woodhaven

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
182A Eckford Street

182A Eckford Street

3.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
530 East 84 Street
Rent-stabilized

530 East 84 Street

4.6(1)

Yorkville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 Mott Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 Mott Street

4.4(2)

Chinatown

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1151 Brighton Beach Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1151 Brighton Beach Avenue

4.4(1)

Brighton Beach

2 evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
31 East 126 Street

31 East 126 Street

5.0(1)

Central Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 3 Avenue
Good cause

493 3 Avenue

4.8(1)

Kips Bay

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25 Brooklyn Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 Brooklyn Avenue

4.3(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1 eviction
27 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1179 Jefferson Avenue

1179 Jefferson Avenue

2.3(1)

Bushwick

2 evictions
6 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
465 Lenox Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

465 Lenox Ave

1.9(1)

Central Harlem

4 evictions
54 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
127 Jefferson Avenue

127 Jefferson Avenue

4.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
2 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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