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Pre-war buildings in NYC

This page provides a comprehensive overview of pre-war buildings in NYC, with over 134,060+ 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 133,291–133,308 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

327 Howard Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

327 Howard Avenue

1.8(1)

Crown Heights

4 evictions
36 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21-78 19 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

21-78 19 Street

3.6(1)

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
658 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized

658 Prospect Place

4.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
362 East 10 Street
Rent-stabilized

362 East 10 Street

3.3(1)

East Village

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 West   89 Street
Rent-stabilized

176 West 89 Street

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
43 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
239 Elizabeth Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

239 Elizabeth Street

3.0(1)

Nolita

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
310 West 115 Street
Good cause

310 West 115 Street

2.4(1)

South Harlem

1 eviction
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
97 Greenpoint Avenue
Rent-stabilized

97 Greenpoint Avenue

2.8(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1534 West 8 Street

1534 West 8 Street

5.0(1)

Bensonhurst

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
495 Amsterdam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

495 Amsterdam Avenue

4.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
109 Somers Street

109 Somers Street

1.9(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
620 Beverley Road

620 Beverley Road

2.9(1)

Kensington

1 eviction
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
24 East Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

24 East Broadway

3.0(1)

Chinatown

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
43-32 47 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

43-32 47 Street

3.2(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
95-27 80 Street

95-27 80 Street

1.9(1)

Woodhaven

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 West 81 Street

2.8(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
175 Bayard Street

175 Bayard Street

4.9(1)

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1467 Dekalb Avenue

1467 Dekalb Avenue

3.8(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings 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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