What does “e-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

“E-train” limits results to buildings located near the E subway line, and “pre-war” limits results to older buildings built before 1947.

How many buildings are available in this Springfield Gardens + E train + pre-war scope?

There are 378+ buildings currently in scope on Openigloo for this page’s filters.

Is pre-war building quality always consistent from building to building?

No. Even with the same construction era, maintenance practices and unit-by-unit conditions vary. Confirm system ages/updates and ask about the building’s current maintenance workflow.

What should I ask before signing a lease in an older building near the E train?

Ask about recent renovations, pest prevention practices, noise management (street/transit and neighboring units), and how repairs are requested and tracked. Then confirm the lease terms in writing.

Does being near the E train guarantee an easy commute?

It helps, but commute time depends on where you enter/exist, walking routes, and timing. Ask for your specific route and typical time of day, then compare units/buildings at the addresses you’re considering.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Sunnyside with 1,960+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings.

Where can I validate what I’m seeing in the photos?

Start with Openigloo building data plus renter Q&A, then use the in-person visit to verify finishes, lighting, sound levels, and whether any issues you saw discussed online show up in the unit.

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Springfield Gardens

Springfield Gardens is a Queens neighborhood where renters often look for practical access to transit plus established housing stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the E train, with 378+ buildings currently in scope. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the E train in Springfield Gardens, Queens, with 378+ buildings currently in scope. Use the filters to focus your search on older construction close to E train access, then compare what each building and unit situation looks like. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building-level signals, renter Q&A, and reviews you can sanity-check before tours. For this E train + pre-war mix, it’s especially useful to confirm how building condition and management show up in day-to-day living—not just in the listing details.

Showing 217–234 of 378 pre-war buildings near the E train in Springfield Gardens.

172-18 144 Avenue

Springfield Gardens

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Springfield Gardens

Pre-war buildings near the E train in Springfield Gardens

172-18 144 Avenue

178-18 146 Road

154-16 134 Avenue

140-53 169 Street

152-13 135 Avenue

183-20 141 Avenue

181-36 144 Avenue

145-92 Guy R Brewer Boulevard

176-27 130 Avenue

132-11 Bennett Court

178-41 145 Road

140-11 159 Street

137-40 173 Street

178-45 145 Road

176-19 137 Avenue

171-12 140 Avenue

144-68 177 Street

177-02 130 Avenue

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