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 109–126 of 165 pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City.
/-73.943716,40.753074,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41-09 12 Street
Long Island City
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37-09 27 Street
Long Island City
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32-08 36 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.934499,40.75376,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-38 29 Street
Long Island City
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36-25 34 Street
Long Island City
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36-23 30 Street
Long Island City
/-73.925078,40.753857,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-11 37 Street
Long Island City
/-73.928354,40.755301,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3615 33 Street
Long Island City
/-73.937326,40.751926,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
40-34 28 Street
Long Island City
/-73.94038,40.75503,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
21-19 40 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.935084,40.756113,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-27 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.942924,40.753985,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41-05 12 Street
Long Island City
/-73.938756,40.754256,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-44 24 Street
Long Island City
/-73.924636,40.753713,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-12 38 Street
Long Island City
/-73.927962,40.753734,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-54 35 Street
Long Island City
/-73.931223,40.755704,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-45 30 Street
Long Island City
/-73.935039,40.757372,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
24-09 37 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.928119,40.754227,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-45 34 Street
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.