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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 1,189–1,206 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1815 Madison Street

1815 Madison Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
779 Seneca Avenue

779 Seneca Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
504 Onderdonk Avenue

504 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1737 Stephen Street

1737 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1816 Grove Street

1816 Grove Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1873 Troutman Street

1873 Troutman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1871 Harman Street

1871 Harman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1691 Linden Street

1691 Linden Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1853 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1853 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
88 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-18 Catalpa Avenue
Good cause

57-18 Catalpa Avenue

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1109 Irving Avenue

1109 Irving Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1875 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1875 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1859 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1859 Madison Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
28 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1647 Summerfield Street
Rent-stabilized

1647 Summerfield Street

Ridgewood

1 eviction
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
880 Woodward Avenue

880 Woodward Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1648 Hancock Street

1648 Hancock Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1668 Jefferson Avenue

1668 Jefferson Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1667 Hancock Street

1667 Hancock 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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