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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 973–990 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1701 Woodbine Street
Good cause

1701 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
59 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1746 Menahan Street

1746 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1661 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized

1661 Cornelia Street

Ridgewood

2 evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
803 Cypress Avenue

803 Cypress Avenue

Ridgewood

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

1824 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
554 Seneca Avenue

554 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1715 Himrod Street

1715 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
684 Onderdonk Avenue

684 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1712 Grove Street

1712 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1723 Madison Street

1723 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18-23 Stephen St
Rent-stabilized

18-23 Stephen St

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1678 Linden Street

1678 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72-10 Forest Avenue

72-10 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 Onderdonk Avenue

172 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1664 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized

1664 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1011 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1011 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
57-14 Catalpa Avenue
Good cause

57-14 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1714 Palmetto Street

1714 Palmetto 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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