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Pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood

Ridgewood in Queens is a practical fit if you want older buildings in a transit-friendly area near the L line. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings within the Ridgewood scope. Ridgewood currently has an average building rating of 3.1/5 across 64 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood, Queens. This Openigloo page covers 1,573+ eligible buildings filtered for the L-train corridor and pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-first context: building-level ratings from rated buildings, review notes, and open-data signals tied to real maintenance and compliance questions. You can also check tenant Q&A themes and verify details with the building before signing, since filters don’t capture every unit-specific factor.

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood

Showing 163–180 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1635 Norman Street

1635 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1844 Stephen Street
Rent-stabilized

1844 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18 Charlotte Street

18 Charlotte Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1708 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized

1708 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1683 Palmetto Street

1683 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
959 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

959 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1612 Putnam Avenue

1612 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1877 Stanhope Street

1877 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
604 Onderdonk Avenue

604 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60-12 71 Avenue

60-12 71 Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1867 Harman Street

1867 Harman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1734 Willoughby Avenue

1734 Willoughby Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1717 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1717 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1105 Irving Avenue

1105 Irving Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1631 Norman Street

1631 Norman Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
73-14 Forest Avenue

73-14 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
458 Woodward Avenue
Rent-stabilized

458 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1701 Madison Street
Good cause

1701 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood

  • Expect older, pre-1947 buildings; confirm heating type, hot water setup, and any recent façade/roof updates during your tour.
  • Check what “near the L train” means for your commute: walk time, crossings, and whether the building’s nearest station entrance matches your route.
  • Use rated-building feedback to flag recurring issues (maintenance responsiveness, pests, noise), then ask the leasing office for the same specifics in writing.
  • Before you apply, confirm the full move-in cost beyond rent (security deposit, broker fees if applicable, and any recurring utility responsibilities).
  • Verify lease terms early, including renewal history and any constraints tied to the building’s age and systems (elevators, laundry access, service interruptions).

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