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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 199–216 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1874 Bleecker Street

1874 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
865 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

865 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1858 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized

1858 Cornelia Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1703 Stanhope Street
Rent-stabilized

1703 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1821 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1821 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-54 Dekalb Ave

17-54 Dekalb Ave

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1708 Linden Street

1708 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1873 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1873 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
679 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

679 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1702 Palmetto Street

1702 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1736 Norman Street

1736 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-03 Stephen Street

59-03 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1848 Decatur Street

1848 Decatur Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
26 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1714 Stanhope Street

1714 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1681 Gates Avenue

1681 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1621 Hancock Street
Good cause

1621 Hancock Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1872 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1872 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
291 St Nicholas Avenue

291 St Nicholas Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 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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