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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 1,099–1,116 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1816 Menahan Street

1816 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

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

864 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-30 Stephen St
Rent-stabilized

17-30 Stephen St

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53-48 Metropolitan Avenue

53-48 Metropolitan Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
717 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

717 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

3 evictions
25 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
21 Charlotte Street

21 Charlotte Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1740 Starr Street

1740 Starr Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1746 Madison Street
Good cause

1746 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1905 Flushing Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1905 Flushing Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1710 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1710 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
820 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

820 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1665 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1665 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1876 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1876 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1822 Bleecker Street

1822 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
413 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

413 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
36 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1687 Linden Street

1687 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1694 Linden Street

1694 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1820 Grove Street

1820 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 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).

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