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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 1,405–1,422 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1636 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1636 Madison Street

4.3(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1726 Woodbine Street
Good cause

1726 Woodbine Street

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
47 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56-15 Catalpa Avenue
Good cause

56-15 Catalpa Avenue

2.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1866 Stockholm Street

1866 Stockholm Street

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1701 Gates Avenue

1701 Gates Avenue

3.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1640 Stephen Street

1640 Stephen Street

3.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1017 Wyckoff Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1017 Wyckoff Avenue

1.1(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
682 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

682 Seneca Avenue

1.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
31 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1702 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1702 Woodbine Street

4.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1874 Stanhope Street

1874 Stanhope Street

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1862 Greene Avenue

1862 Greene Avenue

4.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1712 Menahan Street
Good cause

1712 Menahan Street

4.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-40 Myrtle Avenue
Good cause

59-40 Myrtle Avenue

2.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
550 Onderdonk Ave
Good cause

550 Onderdonk Ave

4.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1883 Woodbine Street

1883 Woodbine Street

1.9(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1701 Norman Street

1701 Norman Street

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
59-36 70 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

59-36 70 Avenue

4.3(1)

Ridgewood

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1820 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized

1820 Woodbine Street

3.9(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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