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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 1,009–1,026 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

587 Onderdonk Avenue

587 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1812 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1812 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

2 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1911 Palmetto Street

1911 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1881 Madison Street

1881 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1837 Norman Street

1837 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1619 Hancock St

1619 Hancock St

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1717 Harman Street
Rent-stabilized

1717 Harman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1813 Greene Avenue
Good cause

1813 Greene Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70-02 Forest Avenue

70-02 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
60 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
59-21 71 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

59-21 71 Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1720 Linden Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1720 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1702 Troutman Street
Good cause

1702 Troutman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1688 Linden Street

1688 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1819 Himrod Street

1819 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
991 Wyckoff Avenue
Good cause

991 Wyckoff Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
58-50 Catalpa Avenue
Good cause

58-50 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1873 Gates Avenue

1873 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-07 Myrtle Avenue

59-07 Myrtle Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
19 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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