Openigloo home

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 757–774 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1650 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1650 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1642 Madison Street

1642 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
47 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1719 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

1719 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
801 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

801 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
556 Woodward Avenue
Good cause

556 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1710 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1710 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1686 Linden Street

1686 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1824 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1824 Cornelia Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
18-71 Gates Ave
Good cause

18-71 Gates Ave

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
585 Onderdonk Avenue

585 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1725 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized

1725 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
707 Seneca Avenue

707 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1679 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

1679 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1010 Seneca Avenue

1010 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
710 Woodward Avenue

710 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1863 Troutman Street
Rent-stabilized

1863 Troutman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1825 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized

1825 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 Woodward Avenue

158 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 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).

Nearby neighborhoods in Queens

More filters for pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood

Other building filters

Pre-war buildings near the L train in other NYC boroughs

FAQ