What does “7-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It narrows to pre-war buildings built before 1947 that are located in Elmhurst with access to the 7 train. Use the building pages to verify commute time and the exact station(s) you’d use.

How many buildings match these filters right now in Elmhurst?

There are 542+ buildings matching “7-train + pre-war” in Elmhurst on Openigloo (as of 2026-07-07).

Do the building ratings reflect all buildings on this page?

No. The neighborhood shows an average rating of 3.0/5 across 19 rated buildings. Other buildings may not yet have enough data to appear in the rating sample.

Is “pre-war” the same thing as “rent-stabilized” or other rent protections?

No. Pre-war describes construction era (built before 1947). Rent regulation and protections depend on the specific building and unit, so confirm those details on each building page and in the lease paperwork.

How should I use Openigloo’s signals before applying?

Start with ratings and any available building information, then confirm the live details that affect you: move-in cost breakdown, utilities responsibilities, pet and roommate rules (if relevant), and current availability for your target dates.

What if I’m focused on a short commute—does this filter guarantee it?

No. “Near the 7 train” is a location-based filter, but walking time varies by block and route. Check the building’s exact location and plan your route from a likely stop to your front door.

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, and Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a Queens neighborhood where it’s common to see a mix of older and newer buildings, which matters when you’re looking specifically for pre-war construction. On Openigloo, this page targets pre-war buildings near the 7 train so you can narrow your commute and building era at the same time. For Elmhurst, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.0/5 across 19 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Elmhurst with 542+ buildings currently on Openigloo. This page combines two filters—7-train access and pre-war construction—to narrow your search to buildings built before 1947. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using ratings from rated buildings, plus open-data signals and the kind of tenant questions that usually matter before you sign. Use the building pages to check details that aren’t reflected in search filters, like current availability, building policies, and any recent issues reported in tenant Q&A.

Pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Elmhurst

Pre-war buildings near the 7 train in Elmhurst

42-16 80 St

85-05 Elmhurst Avenue

41-06 Case Street

79-18 Woodside Ave

42-42 Ithaca Street

40-66 Ithaca Street

45-21 79 Street

40-53 Ithaca Street

89-10 Whitney Avenue

40-55 95 Street

43-31 Ithaca Street

40-30 73 Street

42-59 Hampton Street

40-71 Elbertson Street

42-32 81 Street

88-36 Elmhurst Avenue

87-42 Elmhurst Avenue

41-96 Gleane Street

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