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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 132,301–132,318 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

117 West  113 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 West 113 Street

4.8(1)

South Harlem

5 evictions
126 open violations
31 litigation cases
No bedbug history
134 E Mosholu Pkwy S
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

134 E Mosholu Pkwy S

3.3(1)

Bedford Park

1 eviction
14 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1125 Noble Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1125 Noble Avenue

1.0(1)

Soundview

2 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1158 Fulton Street
Good cause

1158 Fulton Street

2.8(2)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

2 evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
515 Eastern Parkway

515 Eastern Parkway

3.2(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 1/2 Nassau Avenue

243 1/2 Nassau Avenue

4.1(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
81 Seaman Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

81 Seaman Avenue

2.9(1)

Inwood

2 evictions
282 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
340 West 49 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

340 West 49 Street

3.6(1)

Hell's Kitchen

4 evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
815 Carroll Street

815 Carroll Street

5.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Union Avenue

252 Union Avenue

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 Franklin Street

105 Franklin Street

4.4(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
561 West 186 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

561 West 186 Street

1.5(1)

Fort George

4 evictions
146 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1685 East    5 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1685 East 5 Street

4.8(1)

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
108-38 39 Avenue

108-38 39 Avenue

1.6(1)

North Corona

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
462 9 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

462 9 Avenue

4.3(1)

Hudson Yards

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
108 West 114 Street
Good cause

108 West 114 Street

4.6(1)

South Harlem

2 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88-11 37 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

88-11 37 Avenue

4.0(1)

Jackson Heights

1 eviction
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Marconi Place

23 Marconi Place

4.8(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
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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