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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 523–540 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1691 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1691 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1705 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

1705 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1817 Woodbine Street

1817 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1632 Norman Street

1632 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1627 Norman Street

1627 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
963 Seneca Avenue

963 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1704 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

1704 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1717 Bleecker Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1717 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
30 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
917 Onderdonk Avenue

917 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
453 Stockholm Street

453 Stockholm Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
59-06 Norman Street

59-06 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
681 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

681 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
586 Seneca Avenue

586 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-05 Myrtle Avenue
Good cause

59-05 Myrtle Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1709 Putnam Avenue

1709 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1815 Menahan Street
Good cause

1815 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1717 Madison Street
Good cause

1717 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1828 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1828 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
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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