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 73–90 of 165 pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City.
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37-31 Crescent Street
Long Island City
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41-27 23 Street
Long Island City
/-73.939908,40.751685,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41-26 Crescent St
Long Island City
/-73.930632,40.755961,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-28 31 Street
Long Island City
/-73.93498,40.757352,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24-11 37 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.934127,40.757806,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-22 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.939324,40.754037,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
23-06 40 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.925601,40.754426,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-08 36 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.936412,40.755369,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-20 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.943677,40.754321,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41-02 12 Street
Long Island City
/-73.928287,40.75368,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34-09 37 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.925607,40.753855,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-22 37 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934015,40.754498,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-6 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.933392,40.753119,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30-03 39 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.930247,40.752631,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
33-10 38 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.935025,40.753182,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-18 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.927885,40.754522,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-33 34 Street
Long Island City
/-73.93238,40.753813,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30-16 38 Ave
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.