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 145–162 of 165 pre-war buildings near the R train in Long Island City.
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24-16 38 Avenue
Long Island City
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25-19 40 Avenue
Long Island City
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24-03 41 Avenue
Long Island City
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27-16 39 Avenue
Long Island City
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37-23 29 Street
Long Island City
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38-29 28 Street
Long Island City
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38-01 27 Street
Long Island City
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41-10 29 Street
Long Island City
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36-52 35 Street
Long Island City
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31-14 36 Avenue
Long Island City
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29-06 38 Avenue
Long Island City
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38-15 Crescent Street
Long Island City
/-73.93588,40.754027,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
27-08 39 Avenue
Long Island City
/-73.938449,40.753959,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39-47 24 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934454,40.753873,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
38-32 29 Street
Long Island City
/-73.930989,40.756105,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
36-29 30 Street
Long Island City
/-73.934168,40.756056,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37-15 27 Street
Long Island City
/-73.928464,40.753827,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
34-05 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.