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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 1,081–1,098 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1703 Stephen Street

1703 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1694 Gates Avenue

1694 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1864 Bleecker Street
Rent-stabilized

1864 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-16 Madison St

17-16 Madison St

Ridgewood

No evictions
38 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1822 Linden Street

1822 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1672 Jefferson Avenue

1672 Jefferson Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1746 Gates Avenue

1746 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1878 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1878 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1854 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized

1854 Woodbine Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1820 Cornelia Street

1820 Cornelia Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1820 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1820 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
874 Woodward Avenue
Rent-stabilized

874 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1758 Dekalb Avenue

1758 Dekalb Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72-06 Forest Avenue

72-06 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1678 Grove Street
Good cause

1678 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1721 Harman Street
Rent-stabilized

1721 Harman Street

Ridgewood

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

715 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
53 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
609 Woodward Avenue

609 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
21 open violations
3 litigation cases
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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