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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 1,549–1,566 of 1,573 pre-war buildings near the L train in Ridgewood.

18-18 Dekalb Ave
Good cause

18-18 Dekalb Ave

2.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
558 Seneca Avenue

558 Seneca Avenue

2.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-27 Catalpa Avenue
Rent-stabilized

57-27 Catalpa Avenue

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
805 Seneca Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

805 Seneca Avenue

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72-4 Forest Avenue

72-4 Forest Avenue

3.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1879 Linden Street
Good cause

1879 Linden Street

3.4(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1872 Menahan Street
Good cause

1872 Menahan Street

4.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1829 Decatur Street
Good cause

1829 Decatur Street

4.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1653 Summerfield Street
Rent-stabilized

1653 Summerfield Street

4.5(1)

Ridgewood

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
862 Woodward Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

862 Woodward Avenue

3.1(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
31 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1682 Gates Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1682 Gates Avenue

3.5(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
577 Onderdonk Ave
Rent-stabilized

577 Onderdonk Ave

1.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1710 Linden Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1710 Linden Street

1.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1642 Putnam Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1642 Putnam Avenue

4.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57-26 Catalpa Avenue
Rent-stabilized

57-26 Catalpa Avenue

1.6(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
26 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73-08 Forest Avenue

73-08 Forest Avenue

5.0(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1719 Woodbine Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1719 Woodbine Street

2.8(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1868 Hart Street

1868 Hart Street

2.9(1)

Ridgewood

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings 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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