Pre-war buildings near Tottenville station in NYC

Pre-war means the building was built before 1947. Use it as a screening filter, then confirm current condition and systems details for the specific building and apartment you’re considering.

It narrows results to buildings in the Tottenville station area so your commute stays realistic. Distances can vary street-to-street, so confirm the route time from the listing location before touring.

The page currently shows 26+ eligible buildings under these filters. Some units may not be advertised at a given moment, so check the “with available apartments” status on each building or individual unit when you click in.

Ask about heating/hot water operation, recent major repairs (especially plumbing and boiler work), pest-management history, and how management handles ongoing maintenance requests.

Openigloo aggregates building-level signals like reviews and renter Q&A. For issues that can change quickly (like pests or responsiveness), treat the signals as a starting point and verify directly with management and the super during your visit.

Usually not. Always review the full move-in cost for the specific available apartment, including any application fees, security deposit, and any other charges shown for that unit.

Look for patterns in what tenants mention repeatedly: response times, common maintenance issues, noise, and any recurring building-wide problems. Then ask those exact questions during your tour to confirm what’s still current.