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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 1,441–1,458 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1708 Stanhope Street

1708 Stanhope Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
562 Seneca Avenue

562 Seneca Avenue

3.9(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1638 Cornelia Street

1638 Cornelia Street

2.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
932 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

932 Seneca Avenue

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
410 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized

410 Seneca Avenue

4.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-43 Norman Street
Good cause

17-43 Norman Street

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
579 Seneca Avenue

579 Seneca Avenue

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
512 Onderdonk Avenue

512 Onderdonk Avenue

2.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
954 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

954 Seneca Avenue

2.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
16-52 Norman St

16-52 Norman St

4.1(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1654 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1654 Putnam Avenue

2.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1718 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1718 Gates Avenue

4.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1889 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1889 Cornelia Street

2.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
1863 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized

1863 Cornelia Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17-05 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

17-05 Putnam Avenue

4.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
20 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1865 Putnam Avenue

1865 Putnam Avenue

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1712 Palmetto Street

1712 Palmetto Street

2.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
18 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1716 Menahan Street

1716 Menahan Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
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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