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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 181–198 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1669 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1669 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
783 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

783 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
275 Onderdonk Avenue

275 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1669 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1669 Cornelia Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58-36 Catalpa Avenue

58-36 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1911 Woodbine Street

1911 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1686 Grove Street

1686 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73-02 Forest Avenue

73-02 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1727 Decatur Street

1727 Decatur Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1711 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1711 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
781 Seneca Avenue

781 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
766 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

766 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
663 Seneca Avenue

663 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
787 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

787 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
72-08 Forest Avenue

72-08 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

2 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1873 Himrod Street

1873 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
509 Onderdonk Avenue

509 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1662 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1662 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
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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