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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 1,279–1,296 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

508 Onderdonk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

508 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
288 Onderdonk Avenue

288 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
608 Onderdonk Avenue

608 Onderdonk Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1673 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1673 Gates Avenue

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1814 Palmetto Street

1814 Palmetto Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1734 Norman Street

1734 Norman Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1736 Stephen Street
Rent-stabilized

1736 Stephen Street

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1625 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1625 Putnam Avenue

3.3(15)

Ridgewood

3 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1635 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1635 Putnam Avenue

4.1(10)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
34 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
779 Wyckoff Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

779 Wyckoff Avenue

3.5(8)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
609 Seneca Avenue

609 Seneca Avenue

2.9(6)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1663 Madison Street
Good cause

1663 Madison Street

3.0(6)

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
804 Woodward Avenue
Rent-stabilized

804 Woodward Avenue

2.5(5)

Ridgewood

No evictions
62 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
604 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

604 Seneca Avenue

3.0(5)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1706 Gates Avenue

1706 Gates Avenue

2.1(4)

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1689 Gates Avenue
Good cause

1689 Gates Avenue

3.6(4)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1703 Himrod Street
Good cause

1703 Himrod Street

3.2(4)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1708 Summerfield Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1708 Summerfield Street

2.1(4)

Ridgewood

No evictions
63 open violations
18 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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