What does “pre-war + W-train” mean on this page?

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. “W-train” narrows the search to Astoria-area buildings along the W subway corridor so you spend less time searching for the right location.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 1,980+ buildings in Astoria that match the pre-war + W-train scope as of 2026-07-07.

Are “rated buildings” on Openigloo a proxy for how every unit will be?

No. Ratings are based on rated buildings, which may reflect shared-building experience more than individual apartment conditions. Use them to compare buildings, then verify specifics in your tour and paperwork.

What should I confirm before applying or signing in a pre-war building?

Ask about current maintenance standards, pest-control process, plumbing/heating reliability, insulation/noise, and any building rules that affect your move-in timeline.

Does being near the W train mean the building will be quiet?

Not necessarily. Transit proximity can mean more street noise. Tour at realistic hours and ask about noise mitigation (window condition, exposure, and how other tenants describe sound).

Is this filter only about neighborhood convenience, or does it affect availability?

It affects the building set you can compare. Availability can change daily, so use the listings on Openigloo for “with available apartments” style checks and confirm current availability with the building.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now, and what are the building counts?

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.

Pre-war buildings near the W train in Astoria

Astoria is a Queens neighborhood where renters often focus on day-to-day access, and this page pulls from pre-war buildings along the W-train corridor. You can compare building-level signals across a large set of eligible buildings (1,980+). For Astoria, rated buildings average 3.4/5 across 129 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the W train in Astoria, Queens. This page covers 1,980+ buildings, using a multi-filter view to focus on building age (pre-war) plus the W-train corridor. Openigloo helps you narrow down faster with building-level signals, including what rated buildings say and open-data context, so you can compare options before you tour. Use the listings plus tenant Q&A-style details to confirm real-world basics like building maintenance, noise, and move-in requirements.

Showing 1,711–1,728 of 1,980 pre-war buildings near the W train in Astoria.

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33-32 29 Street

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Astoria

Pre-war buildings near the W train in Astoria

Pre-war buildings near the W train in Astoria

33-32 29 Street

25-11 31 Avenue

25-23 31 Avenue

34-51 Crescent Street

25-21 23 Street

23-02 33 Avenue

30-30 30 St

30-17 34 St

25-33 36 Street

25-15 34 Street

32-42 35 Street

21-34 Broadway

32-38 33 Street

27-16 Newtown Avenue

35-41 34 Street

35-15 34 Street

30-96 12 Street

34-05 36 Avenue

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