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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 1,657–1,674 of 134,853 pre-war buildings in NYC.

73-17 72 Street

73-17 72 Street

Glendale

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141-36 70 Avenue
Good cause

141-36 70 Avenue

Kew Gardens Hills

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
87 4 Avenue
Good cause

87 4 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 Mac Donough Street

240 Mac Donough Street

Stuyvesant Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1246 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1246 St Nicholas Avenue

Washington Heights

1 eviction
380 open violations
39 litigation cases
No bedbug history
134 West 4 Street
Good cause

134 West 4 Street

Greenwich Village

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
868 50 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

868 50 Street

Sunset Park

No evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
213 Hancock Street

213 Hancock Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
893 East 134 Street

893 East 134 Street

Port Morris

4 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
396 Clermont Avenue

396 Clermont Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
945 East 219 Street

945 East 219 Street

Williamsbridge

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 West 121 Street

164 West 121 Street

South Harlem

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1123 Bryant Avenue
Good cause

1123 Bryant Avenue

Crotona Park East

2 evictions
30 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
744 Miller Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

744 Miller Avenue

East New York

1 eviction
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
235 Benziger Avenue

235 Benziger Avenue

Saint George

1 eviction
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86-28 131 Street

86-28 131 Street

Kew Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
134-27 234 Street

134-27 234 Street

Laurelton

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83-21 Dongan Avenue

83-21 Dongan Avenue

Elmhurst

No evictions
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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