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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 133,975–133,992 of 134,060 pre-war buildings in NYC.

18 West 38 Street

18 West 38 Street

4.6(1)

Midtown South

3 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
205 West 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

205 West 91 Street

4.9(1)

Upper West Side

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
294 East    5 Street
Rent-stabilized

294 East 5 Street

4.9(1)

Kensington

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 Naples Terrace
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

227 Naples Terrace

1.8(1)

Kingsbridge

3 evictions
48 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1086 President Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1086 President Street

3.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
19 open violations
10 litigation cases
Bedbug history
1103 Fteley Avenue

1103 Fteley Avenue

3.8(1)

Soundview

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
290 Montgomery Street

290 Montgomery Street

3.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1325 New York Avenue

1325 New York Avenue

2.1(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4402 4 Avenue

4402 4 Avenue

4.1(1)

Sunset Park

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2005 Palmetto Street

2005 Palmetto Street

3.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 14 Street

170 14 Street

2.0(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2765 Matthews Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2765 Matthews Avenue

3.9(1)

Bronxwood

2 evictions
129 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
144 West 111 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 West 111 Street

1.0(1)

South Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
715 Mac Donough Street
Good cause

715 Mac Donough Street

4.5(1)

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 Diamond Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31 Diamond Street

3.9(1)

Greenpoint

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

586 Union Street

3.4(1)

Gowanus

No evictions
10 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
126 Lexington Avenue

126 Lexington Avenue

1.5(1)

NoMad

No evictions
21 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1374 1 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1374 1 Avenue

5.0(1)

Lenox Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
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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