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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 132,103–132,120 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

119 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

119 West 81 Street

4.1(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
137 14 Street

137 14 Street

4.8(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
192-19 Jamaica Avenue

192-19 Jamaica Avenue

1.8(1)

Hollis

1 eviction
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
180 Schaefer Street
Good cause

180 Schaefer Street

3.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1301 Hoe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1301 Hoe Avenue

1.5(1)

Crotona Park East

3 evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
75 Engert Avenue
Rent-stabilized

75 Engert Avenue

3.6(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 West 79 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

230 West 79 Street

4.4(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88-18 150 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

88-18 150 St

1.4(1)

Jamaica

1 eviction
4 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 Russell Street
Rent-stabilized

160 Russell Street

4.4(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1204 Shakespeare Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1204 Shakespeare Avenue

1.6(1)

Highbridge

3 evictions
146 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
452 West 36 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

452 West 36 Street

2.8(1)

Hudson Yards

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
268 Franklin Street
Good cause

268 Franklin Street

4.0(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
401 2 Street

401 2 Street

4.3(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44-74 East 21 Street
Rent-stabilized

44-74 East 21 Street

3.8(1)

Flatiron

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 East 5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

235 East 5 Street

4.3(1)

East Village

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
300 East   92 Street

300 East 92 Street

3.9(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
118 Loisaida Ave
Good cause

118 Loisaida Ave

2.5(1)

East Village

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
340 Lewis Avenue
Good cause

340 Lewis Avenue

3.6(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

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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