Pre-war buildings near the A train in Old Howard Beach

It focuses on buildings in Old Howard Beach that match both filters: (1) pre-war buildings and (2) proximity to the A train corridor for your commute. Each building page will list the current apartments for rent and the signals Openigloo has for that building.

There are 34+ buildings matching this A-train + pre-war scope on Openigloo as of 2026-07-07.

Not necessarily. The pre-war label is about building age (before 1947). Unit condition, renovations, heating, and management practices can still vary a lot between buildings—use the Q&A and ask follow-up questions.

Confirm the unit’s heating and cooling setup, included amenities (if any), laundry arrangements, and any noise or street exposure concerns for your specific address. Also confirm the actual move-in costs and required documents, since full monthly cost can include deposit and broker fee.

The filter is commute-oriented, but route timing can vary. Before applying, verify your route in the hours you plan to travel and consider potential service changes and walking comfort from the closest stop.

Start with tenant-driven Q&A on each building page, then cross-check with management. If multiple people mention the same issue (maintenance responsiveness, pests, common-area access), ask for specific details and recent remediation dates.

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