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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 14,635–14,652 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2505 Tilden Avenue

2505 Tilden Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2885 Heath Avenue

2885 Heath Avenue

Kingsbridge Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-20 Penrod Street

57-20 Penrod Street

Corona

4 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
594A Mac Donough Street

594A Mac Donough Street

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1937 Bay Ridge Avenue

1937 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bensonhurst

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
142-26 Sutter Avenue

142-26 Sutter Avenue

South Jamaica

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
109-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Good cause

109-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Rockaway Park

1 eviction
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
141-50 71 Road

141-50 71 Road

Kew Gardens Hills

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 Java Street

116 Java Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 St Nicholas Avenue

184 St Nicholas Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31-63 30 Street

31-63 30 Street

Astoria

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
440 Wyona Street

440 Wyona Street

East New York

2 evictions
132 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
199 East 96 Street

199 East 96 Street

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
48-37 45 Street

48-37 45 Street

Sunnyside

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
251 Mother Gaston Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
212 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
99-02 Northern Boulevard

99-02 Northern Boulevard

North Corona

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
20-52 32 Street

20-52 32 Street

Ditmars-Steinway

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59-43 56 Road

59-43 56 Road

Maspeth

1 eviction
No 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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