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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 1,423–1,440 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

18-16 Dekalb Ave

18-16 Dekalb Ave

1.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
55-24 Myrtle Avenue

55-24 Myrtle Avenue

2.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1711 Grove Street

1711 Grove Street

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1820 Harman Street
Rent-stabilized

1820 Harman Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1874 Menahan Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1874 Menahan Street

4.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
802 Seneca Avenue
Good cause

802 Seneca Avenue

2.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
291 Onderdonk Avenue
Good cause

291 Onderdonk Avenue

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1823 Menahan Street

1823 Menahan Street

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
30 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1670 Gates Avenue

1670 Gates Avenue

3.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1613 Hancock Street
Good cause

1613 Hancock Street

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1867 Madison Street

1867 Madison Street

2.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
19 Charlotte Street
Good cause

19 Charlotte Street

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
286 Onderdonk Avenue
Good cause

286 Onderdonk Avenue

3.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1853 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1853 Putnam Avenue

2.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1711 Greene Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1711 Greene Avenue

2.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1852 Willoughby Avenue

1852 Willoughby Avenue

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
59-05 70 Avenue

59-05 70 Avenue

3.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1709 Himrod Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1709 Himrod Street

4.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
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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