Openigloo home

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 132,823–132,840 of 134,852 pre-war buildings in NYC.

421 West 21 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

421 West 21 Street

5.0(1)

West Chelsea

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
66-14 Woodside Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

66-14 Woodside Avenue

2.3(1)

Woodside

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
333 Lincoln Place

333 Lincoln Place

4.5(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
228 Monitor Street
Good cause

228 Monitor Street

4.9(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Cheever Place

11 Cheever Place

4.1(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31-64 41 Street
Rent-stabilized

31-64 41 Street

4.4(1)

Astoria

1 eviction
11 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2530 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2530 Ocean Avenue

4.1(1)

Homecrest

4 evictions
84 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
194 Court Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

194 Court Street

3.6(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1351 Eastern Parkway
Good cause

1351 Eastern Parkway

2.5(1)

Weeksville

3 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
21-72 33 Street

21-72 33 Street

4.5(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3307 Bruckner Boulevard

3307 Bruckner Boulevard

3.5(1)

Schuylerville

No evictions
30 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
127 West 93 Street

127 West 93 Street

3.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
543 Albany Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

543 Albany Avenue

5.0(1)

East Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1303 Sterling Place

1303 Sterling Place

2.3(1)

Weeksville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
770 Union Street
Rent-stabilized

770 Union Street

2.8(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
45-38 42 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

45-38 42 Street

3.3(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 East   34 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

245 East 34 Street

4.4(1)

Murray Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 West 85 Street
Rent-stabilized

76 West 85 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
4 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.

Pre-war buildings in trending NYC neighborhoods

More filters for pre-war buildings in NYC

Other building filters

Pre-war buildings in other NYC boroughs

FAQ