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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 487–504 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1878 Grove Street

1878 Grove Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72-20 Forest Avenue

72-20 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1732 Norman Street

1732 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1731 Bleecker Street
Rent-stabilized

1731 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1673 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1673 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1728 Harman Street

1728 Harman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
35 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
283 St Nicholas Avenue

283 St Nicholas Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1881 Palmetto Street

1881 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1824 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1824 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1726 Stanhope Street

1726 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1738 Stephen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1738 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1704 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1704 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1681 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1681 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56-60 Myrtle Avenue

56-60 Myrtle Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
452 Woodward Avenue

452 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
466 Seneca Avenue

466 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1876 Palmetto Street

1876 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1878 Palmetto Street

1878 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 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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