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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 217–234 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

505 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

505 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
705 Starr Street

705 Starr Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1724 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized

1724 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
31 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1680 Jefferson Avenue

1680 Jefferson Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1713 Grove Street

1713 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58-32 Catalpa Avenue

58-32 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1720 Stanhope Street

1720 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1644 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1644 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1720 Greene Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1720 Greene Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72-12 Forest Avenue

72-12 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1879 Stanhope Street

1879 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
448 Stockholm Street
Good cause

448 Stockholm Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
59-22 Myrtle Avenue

59-22 Myrtle Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1611 Jefferson Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1611 Jefferson Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1879 Woodbine Street

1879 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1717 Grove Street

1717 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
909 Wyckoff Avenue

909 Wyckoff Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1818 George Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1818 George Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
75 open violations
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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