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

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. Filter results are based on building information available to Openigloo for this search.

How does the “near the R train” filter work?

It limits results to buildings in Sunnyside that are associated with the R-train corridor or station area. Since distance and commute time can vary, it’s still important to check the exact route and walking time for your preferred station.

How many buildings match this pre-war + R-train scope in Sunnyside?

Openigloo shows 40+ buildings that currently match this combination for Sunnyside.

Should I rely only on the rating score when comparing buildings?

Use the rating for triage, but also read building-level notes and renter Q&A. Two buildings with similar scores can still differ on day-to-day issues like responsiveness, noise, or how move-ins are handled.

What should I confirm before signing a lease for a pre-war building?

Ask about practical living details that can vary by building, including heating/AC setup, any known maintenance patterns, how repairs are handled, and what fees apply beyond the monthly rent.

Does this page include affordable or rent-stabilized buildings by default?

No. This page is defined by the pre-war + R-train filters, not by affordability, rent stabilization, or tenant-protection categories.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Hunters Point with 2,110+ buildings; Ridgewood with 3,826+ buildings; Ditmars-Steinway with 2,222+ buildings; Forest Hills with 1,363+ buildings; Jamaica with 2,503+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside

In Sunnyside, you’ll find pre-war building stock alongside more mixed building ages, and many renters prioritize commute convenience when searching. This page targets pre-war buildings near the R train within Sunnyside, Queens. For context, Sunnyside has an average building rating of 3.2/5 across 47 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside, Queens, with 40+ buildings currently matching this scope. This page pairs the pre-war filter (built before 1947) with the R-train proximity to help you focus your search on a specific building profile and commute option. Use Openigloo to narrow down buildings by live availability and see what others report through rated buildings and building-level signals. You can also review practical notes from renters so you know what to ask before you commit.

Showing 1–18 of 40 pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside.

41-19 39 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside

41-19 39 Street

38-25 52 Street

43-02 39 Place

41-18 40 Street

38-27 52 Street

52-43 39 Avenue

51-20 Barnett Avenue

41-12 40 Street

41-10 40 Street

52-27 39 Avenue

41-32 40 Street

38-20 52 Street

52-33 39 Avenue

52-45 39 Avenue

52-19 39 Avenue

52-41 39 Avenue

52-31 39 Avenue

41-20 40 Street

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