Pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City
Long Island City in Queens is a commute-focused neighborhood with frequent transit access, making it a common choice for renters who prioritize getting around by train. On Openigloo, this page helps you target pre-war buildings while staying aligned with the R-train constraint. In Long Island City, the average building rating is 3.9/5 across 23 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City with 165+ options on Openigloo. This page combines two scopes: buildings built before 1947 and locations that fit an R-train commute pattern. Use Openigloo to narrow your search based on what you can verify: building-level signals, rated buildings data, and real renter questions. You can also sanity-check anything that matters to move-in costs and comfort by confirming details directly with the building or broker before you sign a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City
Showing 1–18 of 165 pre-war buildings near the R train 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
/-73.925381,40.7543,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-14 36 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.936166,40.753949,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-11 27 Street
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
/-73.934963,40.756231,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-23 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.924733,40.753627,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-16 38 Street
Long Island City
/-73.930444,40.756675,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30-06 36 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.935092,40.757402,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24-07 37 Avenue
Long Island City
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Long Island City
- Filter meaning: “pre-war” = built before 1947; “near the R train” is your commute constraint for Long Island City.
- Before applying, confirm current condition (heat, hot water, mold/water issues) and whether units match the building’s public description.
- Check the lease basics that vary by building: rent payment schedule, renewal terms, and any move-in fees or required deposits.
- Ask how the building handles maintenance response time and any elevator or common-area limitations, especially in older structures.
- If you’re comparing options across buildings, use Openigloo to separate rated buildings from unrated ones so you know what’s based on signals vs. direct questions.