What does “pre-war” mean on this Ridgewood buildings page?

It means the building was built before 1947, based on Openigloo’s building records. You should still ask the management team what has been updated recently (systems, common areas, unit condition).

How does the “Q39 bus” filter work for these buildings?

The page narrows options to buildings in the Ridgewood area that fall within the Q39 bus corridor coverage used by Openigloo. Verify the closest stop(s) to the specific address you’re considering.

How many buildings are included right now?

There are 2,668+ eligible buildings in this Ridgewood + pre-war + Q39 bus view as of 2026-07-07.

What should I confirm before applying or signing for a unit in an older building?

Confirm the unit condition and any recent work, the exact elevator status (if applicable), heating/utility setup, and the lease details for your specific unit. Don’t rely only on the building’s pre-war status.

Does Openigloo show which apartments are available in these buildings?

You’ll be able to view building pages and then check what’s currently advertised for apartments. If you need inventory now, consider narrowing further using an availability-based filter (when available on your results).

Are the numbers and building signals a guarantee of current conditions?

No. Openigloo signals (like what’s shown from records and what renters shared) are helpful for comparison, but building conditions and policies can change. Use the page to shortlist, then confirm directly with the building for your unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings; Jamaica with 2,503+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the Q39 bus in Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a Queens neighborhood where you’ll find many pre-war buildings, and Openigloo rates a subset of buildings to help you compare. In Ridgewood, rated buildings average 3.1/5 across 64 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ) Use the building pages to read tenant Q&A and review signals, then verify unit-specific details with management. Since building conditions vary block to block in older stock, treat neighborhood-level signals as a shortlist tool rather than a substitute for confirming the current setup for the exact address you want. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the Q39 bus in Ridgewood, Queens—2,668+ buildings in this live Openigloo snapshot. This page focuses on buildings built before 1947 and within the Q39 bus corridor, so you can narrow down options by timeframe and transit proximity. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with building-level signals like rated-building scores and review history, plus renter-focused notes. Use the building pages to confirm current availability details, check what tenants reported, and ask targeted questions through tenant Q&A before you sign.

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Pre-war buildings near the Q39 bus in Ridgewood

Pre-war buildings near the Q39 bus in Ridgewood

17-12 Linden St

61-18 Metropolitan Avenue

1724 Menahan Street

516 Woodward Avenue

60-19 Madison Street

484 Woodward Avenue

62-17 61 Street

665 Seneca Avenue

60-88 Putnam Avenue

60-45 Woodbine Street

68-05 Forest Avenue

61-44 Palmetto Street

1718 Norman Street

1688 Grove Street

464 Onderdonk Avenue

1614 Hancock Street

1917 Menahan Street

58-25 Myrtle Avenue

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