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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 1,459–1,476 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

1863 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

1863 Madison Street

3.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1684 Linden Street
Good cause

1684 Linden Street

4.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1872 Palmetto Street

1872 Palmetto Street

3.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1882 Madison Street
Good cause

1882 Madison Street

4.6(2)

Ridgewood

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

583 Seneca Avenue

4.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1856 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized

1856 Woodbine Street

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1018 Cypress Avenue
Good cause

1018 Cypress Avenue

3.9(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
607 Seneca Avenue

607 Seneca Avenue

2.5(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1822 Harman Street
Rent-stabilized

1822 Harman Street

2.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
778 Onderdonk Avenue

778 Onderdonk Avenue

2.7(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
961 Seneca Ave

961 Seneca Ave

3.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
24 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1819 Woodbine Street
Good cause

1819 Woodbine Street

3.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1738 Grove Street

1738 Grove Street

2.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
24 Charlotte Street

24 Charlotte Street

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1676 Jefferson Avenue

1676 Jefferson Avenue

3.1(2)

Ridgewood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1521 Cooper Avenue

1521 Cooper Avenue

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
11 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1720 Harman Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1720 Harman Street

3.0(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
35 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1678 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1678 Woodbine Street

2.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
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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