Pre-war buildings near transit in Long Island City
Long Island City in Queens is a practical area to search from when you want access to transit and a mix of older and newer building stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings that are near transit, within the Long Island City neighborhood. For the building set shown on Openigloo, the average building rating is 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page helps you browse pre-war buildings near transit in Long Island City, Queens. You’re looking at 232+ buildings that match the multi-filter pair, so you can narrow faster based on building age and commute convenience. Openigloo combines building-level signals with renter-first context. Use rated buildings to compare patterns, then open the building page for specifics like condition notes, common questions from tenants, and any open-data flags that may affect your decision.
Pre-war buildings near transit in Long Island City
Showing 1–18 of 232 pre-war buildings near transit in Long Island City.

32-11 38 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.931773,40.757286,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-08 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.93645,40.753592,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-25 27 Street
Long Island City
/-73.942577,40.757747,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-32 11 Street
Long Island City
/-73.925381,40.7543,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-14 36 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.944817,40.75685,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-05 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City
/-73.944306,40.755314,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-10 10 Street
Long Island City
/-73.936166,40.753949,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-11 27 Street
Long Island City
/-73.945162,40.756589,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-06 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City
/-73.93261,40.753421,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-18 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.93742,40.752062,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-32 28 Street
Long Island City
/-73.942398,40.754631,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-08 12 Street
Long Island City
/-73.932761,40.753785,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30-08 Rear 38 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.938328,40.751621,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
27-02 41 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.932119,40.756108,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-45 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.938231,40.753483,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-4 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.93007,40.756511,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-08 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.93621,40.753151,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-36 28 Street
Long Island City
What to check before for pre-war buildings near transit in Long Island City
- Confirm the “pre-war” build period directly with the building (or management) when it matters for eligibility, renovations, or rent structure.
- If you’re using “near transit” to plan commutes, verify the exact subway lines and walk time from the specific address you’d consider.
- Check what’s included in the monthly cost (utilities, amenity fees) beyond the advertised rent, especially in older buildings where utility setups can vary.
- Review the current apartment availability and ask about move-in timing, security deposit, and any documented fee schedule before signing.
- Use the rated-building data as a baseline, then contact the building with your top 2–3 questions so you’re not relying on outdated signals.