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

It filters for buildings constructed before 1947. Use it to narrow by building era, then confirm current condition and whether major systems were updated.

What does “QM34 bus” mean here?

It groups buildings near the QM34 bus route in Ridgewood so you can focus on commute access. The exact walking distance can vary by address, so double-check from the building’s location.

How many buildings match this filter pair in Ridgewood?

Openigloo shows 1,194+ buildings that match pre-war + QM34-bus in Ridgewood as of 2026-07-07.

What should I verify before signing a lease in a pre-war Ridgewood building?

Confirm heat and hot water performance, window quality, and the current state of plumbing/electrical. Also ask about any active work orders that could impact daily use.

Do I need to plan for costs beyond the asking rent?

Yes. Even when you focus on building type and location, the full monthly cost can include deposit, broker fee if applicable, and utility responsibilities. Confirm those details up front.

How reliable are open-record signals like building condition notes?

They can be helpful context, but they may lag real-world conditions. Use them as a starting point, then ask the building directly about the current status and timing of repairs.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are in each?

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 QM34 bus in Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a Queens neighborhood where renters often balance practical commute access with older building stock. On Openigloo, you can filter down to specific building eras and transit options like the QM34 bus to make comparisons faster. For Ridgewood buildings, the average rating is 3.1/5 across 64 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the QM34 bus in Ridgewood, Queens. This page covers 1,194+ buildings that match the pre-war + QM34-bus filter pair so you can narrow your search by area and building era. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated building data, plus practical signals you can verify before signing. You can also read tenant Q&A and follow up on specifics that matter for move-in—like noise, laundry, and how management handles maintenance.

Showing 1,027–1,044 of 1,194 pre-war buildings near the QM34 bus in Ridgewood.

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71-10 Fresh Pond Road

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Pre-war buildings near the QM34 bus in Ridgewood

Pre-war buildings near the QM34 bus in Ridgewood

71-10 Fresh Pond Road

587 Fairview Avenue

60-02 69 Avenue

60-60 69 Avenue

59-20 68 Avenue

935 Onderdonk Avenue

2044 Gates Avenue

61-64 Menahan Street

64-44 68 Avenue

62-15 61 Street

64-08 Metropolitan Avenue

60-40 Putnam Avenue

1734 Norman Street

1736 Stephen Street

61-16 Madison Street

2027 Grove Street

61-47 Woodbine Street

2010 Palmetto Street

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