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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 1,495–1,512 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

17-17 Palmetto St
Rent-stabilized

17-17 Palmetto St

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
465 Seneca Avenue

465 Seneca Avenue

1.3(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
13 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9-51 Wyckoff Avenue
Good cause

9-51 Wyckoff Avenue

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

2 evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1868 Linden Street

1868 Linden Street

4.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
959 Wyckoff Avenue
Good cause

959 Wyckoff Avenue

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
19 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1730 Greene Avenue
Good cause

1730 Greene Avenue

3.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1886 Woodbine Street

1886 Woodbine Street

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1882 Woodbine Street

1882 Woodbine Street

1.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1864 Menahan Street

1864 Menahan Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1819 Putnam Avenue

1819 Putnam Avenue

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
40 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1675 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1675 Woodbine Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
13 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1822 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1822 Gates Avenue

4.4(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1821 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1821 Putnam Avenue

2.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1716 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1716 Gates Avenue

3.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
45 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1881 Cornelia Street
Rent-stabilized

1881 Cornelia Street

3.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1112 Wyckoff Avenue

1112 Wyckoff Avenue

2.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
58-23 Myrtle Avenue
Good cause

58-23 Myrtle Avenue

4.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1715 Palmetto Street
Rent-stabilized

1715 Palmetto Street

4.6(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
No 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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