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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 15,715–15,732 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

2936 Seymour Avenue

2936 Seymour Avenue

Pelham Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1774 81 Street

1774 81 Street

Bensonhurst

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
558 Central Avenue
Good cause

558 Central Avenue

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2118 East 1 Street

2118 East 1 Street

Gravesend

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 Henry Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

256 Henry Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 West 163 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 West 163 Street

Highbridge

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1252 Manor Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1252 Manor Avenue

Soundview

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
122 Hoyt Street

122 Hoyt Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
54 2 Place

54 2 Place

Carroll Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
22-01 25 Road

22-01 25 Road

Astoria

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1344 University Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1344 University Avenue

Highbridge

13 evictions
79 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
665 Crown Street

665 Crown Street

Weeksville

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
187 Covert Street

187 Covert Street

Bushwick

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1105 Irving Avenue

1105 Irving Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
37-15 81 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

37-15 81 Street

Jackson Heights

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
292 Linden Street

292 Linden Street

Bushwick

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
424 East 117 Street
Good cause

424 East 117 Street

East Harlem

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1221 Sheridan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1221 Sheridan Avenue

Concourse

15 evictions
78 open violations
50 litigation cases
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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