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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 133,327–133,344 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

431 Harman Street

431 Harman Street

3.9(1)

Bushwick

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105 70 Street

105 70 Street

2.3(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9 Spencer Place

9 Spencer Place

2.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
500 W 150 St
Good cause

500 W 150 St

3.1(1)

Hamilton Heights

No evictions
34 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 Avenue A
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

215 Avenue A

3.4(1)

East Village

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
36 Gramercy Park East
Rent-stabilized

36 Gramercy Park East

2.3(1)

Gramercy Park

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
389 Parkside Avenue

389 Parkside Avenue

4.8(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1711 60 Street

1711 60 Street

2.5(1)

Borough Park

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
348 Roebling Street
Good cause

348 Roebling Street

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
52 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 West 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

127 West 82 Street

2.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
17 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
923 Simpson Street
Good cause

923 Simpson Street

2.0(1)

Woodstock

1 eviction
67 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
304 East   73 Street
Rent-stabilized

304 East 73 Street

4.9(1)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
36 Wilson Avenue
Good cause

36 Wilson Avenue

3.6(1)

Bushwick

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22-39 Cornaga Avenue

22-39 Cornaga Avenue

2.4(1)

Bayswater

No evictions
9 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 West 81 Street

5.0(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
471 51 Street

471 51 Street

4.0(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 Bushwick Avenue
Good cause

70 Bushwick Avenue

4.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

255 West End Avenue

3.3(1)

All Upper West Side

1 eviction
4 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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