What does “pre-war” mean on this Openigloo page?

It filters to buildings built before 1947. Use the building page to confirm the exact property details and ask how any post-war renovations affected utilities, layout, and building amenities.

How does the “R train” filter work for Astoria buildings?

This scope is limited to the Astoria area and highlights buildings near the R line based on building location. Still, the walk can vary by block, so confirm your route and stop in advance.

Are these pre-war buildings regulated or rent-stabilized?

This page is defined by construction era and location near the R train, not by rent regulation. Check the building’s specific regulatory status on its page or by asking management directly.

What should I verify before signing a lease in a pre-war Astoria building?

Request specifics on maintenance and systems (heat/hot water reliability, plumbing/electrical updates), elevator status (if applicable), and any fees due at move-in that may not be reflected in the asking rent.

Does Openigloo verify building conditions?

Openigloo surfaces review signals and tenant Q&A, and may also reflect open-data indicators from NYC records. Treat any signals as a starting point and confirm the current condition directly with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

What if I don’t see “with available apartments” on a building I like?

Eligibility on this page doesn’t guarantee inventory on a given day. Use the building page to check live availability, or save the building and revisit when new units post.

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Astoria

Astoria, Queens is a dense residential neighborhood where renters often compare older building stock side-by-side with day-to-day access to transit. This page focuses on pre-war buildings in Astoria near the R train, with 1,229+ eligible buildings to review. For building quality signals, Astoria shows an average building rating of 3.4/5 across 129 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse pre-war buildings near the R train in Astoria, Queens. Openigloo shows 1,229+ eligible buildings so you can compare building conditions, asking rents, and current availability. Use Openigloo’s building research tools to sort by live availability and see what rated buildings have in common, plus tenant Q&A and review signals. You can also cross-check open-data indicators tied to building records before you schedule a tour or apply for apartments for rent.

Showing 919–936 of 1,229 pre-war buildings near the R train in Astoria.

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34-04 34 Avenue

2.5(6)

Astoria

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Astoria

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Astoria

34-04 34 Avenue

29-15 36 Avenue

34-20 32 Street

31-12 36 Street

34-15 31 Ave

31-46 45 Street

34-11 34 Avenue

3160 33 Street

31-80 43 Street

32-85 33 Street

35-25 29 Street

33-09 31 Avenue

31-15 32 Street

32-23 35 Street

34-27 37 Street

34-20 30 St

31-77 32 Street

32-15 34 St

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