What does “pre-war buildings near the Z train” mean on this page?

It’s a combined scope: buildings that are classified as pre-war (built before 1947) plus buildings located near the Z train route area.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 15,774+ buildings that match the pre-war + Z-train criteria as of 2026-07-07.

Why use a pre-war filter instead of just searching by neighborhood?

The pre-war filter groups buildings by construction era, which can affect layout, building systems, and maintenance patterns. The Z-train constraint then keeps your commute preference in the mix.

Does this page show whether a specific apartment is available?

Not automatically from the scope statement. Use Openigloo to check the building’s current advertised apartments and confirm availability for the exact unit you want.

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

Ask about heat and hot-water consistency, elevator reliability, recent repairs (especially plumbing/HVAC where applicable), window condition, and how maintenance requests are handled.

Are the “near the Z train” results a guarantee of walk time or exact proximity?

No. “Near” is a search scope used for filtering. Walk the route in person at the times you’d commute, and confirm the unit’s real-world distance to the station.

Where does Openigloo’s information come from?

You’ll see tenant Q&A and review-style signals alongside building details and open-data signals. Still, confirm everything important directly with the building (fees, rules, and any recent issues).

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in NYC

Find pre-war buildings near the Z train in NYC using Openigloo’s building filters. This page covers 15,774+ buildings that match the pre-war construction filter and are in the Z-train area. Openigloo makes it easier to narrow down buildings before you schedule a tour. You can compare tenant feedback, view building details, and use open-data signals plus tenant Q&A to spot patterns that matter for day-to-day living.

Showing 4,051–4,068 of 15,774 pre-war buildings near the Z train in NYC.

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113 Mulberry Street

Little Italy

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in NYC

Pre-war buildings near the Z train in NYC

113 Mulberry Street

268 Jamaica Avenue

200 Broadway

73-35 71 Street

138-42 101 Avenue

118-40 154 Street

54 Great Jones Street

425 Bainbridge Street

150-19 Shore Avenue

95-05 104 Street

86-15 Eldert Lane

89-43 115 Street

144-15 223 Street

137 Menahan Street

74-28 90 Avenue

147-27 109 Avenue

87-34 95 Street

35 Dodworth Street

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