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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 325–342 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1829 Stephen Street
Rent-stabilized

1829 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
489 Onderdonk Avenue

489 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
885 Woodward Avenue

885 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1723 Grove Street

1723 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1630 Norman Street

1630 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-22 Catalpa Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

57-22 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1713 Willoughby Avenue

1713 Willoughby Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1704 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1704 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1865 Stanhope Street

1865 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
56-15 Myrtle Avenue

56-15 Myrtle Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1882 Palmetto Street

1882 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

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

759 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1728 Stanhope Street

1728 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1868 Stanhope Street

1868 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18-20 Centre St
Rent-stabilized

18-20 Centre St

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1894 Woodbine Street

1894 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
851 Wyckoff Avenue

851 Wyckoff Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
964 Seneca Avenue

964 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
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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