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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 1,333–1,350 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

868 Woodward Avenue
Good cause

868 Woodward Avenue

2.8(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
21 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1707 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1707 Himrod Street

2.7(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1720 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1720 Palmetto Street

3.1(2)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
3 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1820 Palmetto Street
Good cause

1820 Palmetto Street

2.4(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1860 Flushing Avenue
Good cause

1860 Flushing Avenue

2.0(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1713 Madison Street
Good cause

1713 Madison Street

3.6(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1684 Woodbine Street
Good cause

1684 Woodbine Street

4.3(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58-38 Catalpa Avenue

58-38 Catalpa Avenue

2.9(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1714 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1714 Madison Street

4.6(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
665 Woodward Avenue
Good cause

665 Woodward Avenue

4.0(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1605 Putnam Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1605 Putnam Ave

2.1(2)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
36 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1913 Palmetto Street
Good cause

1913 Palmetto Street

3.7(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1710 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized

1710 Himrod Street

5.0(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1736 Menahan Street
Good cause

1736 Menahan Street

4.2(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56-54 Myrtle Avenue
Good cause

56-54 Myrtle Avenue

3.0(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1712 Harman Street
Good cause

1712 Harman Street

4.3(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1722 Madison Street
Good cause

1722 Madison Street

4.0(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
603 Woodward Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

603 Woodward Avenue

3.1(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
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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