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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 1,135–1,152 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1611 Hancock Street

1611 Hancock Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1738 Menahan Street

1738 Menahan Street

Ridgewood

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

687 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

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

502 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1666 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1666 Putnam Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1701 Stanhope Street
Good cause

1701 Stanhope Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
559 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

559 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1812 Centre Street

1812 Centre Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
42 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1872 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized

1872 Himrod Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1664 Grove Street
Rent-stabilized

1664 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
32 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1722 Grove Street

1722 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18-79 Greene Ave
Rent-stabilized

18-79 Greene Ave

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
307 Onderdonk Avenue

307 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-28 Catalpa Avenue
Rent-stabilized

57-28 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1827 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1827 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1068 Cypress Avenue
Good cause

1068 Cypress Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1029 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1029 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1725 Bleecker Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1725 Bleecker Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
22 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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