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 37–54 of 165 pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City.
/-73.935118,40.755082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-07 27 Street
Long Island City
/-73.937664,40.751629,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
27-17 41 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.929757,40.755484,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-32 32 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934215,40.757727,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-26 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.937242,40.750968,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
28-14 41 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.930678,40.755836,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-34 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.929998,40.755843,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-23 31 St
Long Island City
/-73.930852,40.753668,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-31 32 Street
Long Island City
/-73.929858,40.756027,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-15 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.931752,40.753482,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
31-06 38 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.934699,40.756633,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-09 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.933806,40.753989,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-17 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.939436,40.753468,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-22 24 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934847,40.755881,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-32 27 Street
Long Island City
/-73.932561,40.75349,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-14 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.930832,40.756319,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-21 30 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934257,40.757668,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-28 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.930886,40.753369,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
32-07 38 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.