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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.

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside

Showing 37–40 of 40 pre-war buildings near the R train in Sunnyside.

41-43 39 Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-43 39 Place

3.8(2)

Sunnyside

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
41-11 40 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

41-11 40 Street

2.5(1)

Sunnyside

2 evictions
66 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
41-9 41 Street

41-9 41 Street

4.8(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
39-20 51 Street

39-20 51 Street

1.9(1)

Sunnyside

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Sunnyside

  • Confirm the building meets the pre-war definition (built before 1947) and verify the actual walk time to the R train, since proximity can vary block to block.
  • Check what’s currently available in the building (with available apartments) so you’re comparing options that can fit your timing.
  • Review the lease basics (term, renewal, and fees) and ask how building rules affect move-in dates and any required paperwork.
  • If the building has any listed amenities or recent renovations, confirm what’s included and whether utilities or services are billed separately.
  • Use the rated buildings score as a starting point, then read building-specific notes to confirm whether conditions match what matters to you.

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