Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn, filtered down to 8,752+ buildings. This page focuses on older construction (pre-1947) in the subway corridor tied to the 5 line. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using what renters share in reviews and Q&A, plus open-data signals that can surface issues early. Use the building details to check safety, maintenance history, and what’s actually offered, then confirm anything that affects your move-in directly with the management or broker.
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn
Showing 1–18 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

991 St Johns Pl
Crown Heights
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824 Washington Avenue
Prospect Heights

69 Pineapple Street
Brooklyn Heights
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109 Smith St
Boerum Hill

148 Clinton Street
Brooklyn Heights

41 Hawthorne Street
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

150 Clinton Street
Brooklyn Heights
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1130 President Street
Crown Heights
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171 Washington Park
Fort Greene

365 Bridge Street
Downtown Brooklyn

1409 East 48 Street
East Flatbush

1129 Rogers Avenue
Flatbush

704 Degraw Street
Park Slope
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335 Crown Street
Crown Heights

1065 Sterling Place
Crown Heights
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586 East 54 Street
East Flatbush
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5 South Elliott Place
Fort Greene
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79 East 35 Street
East Flatbush
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war (built before 1947) and still operates the same way today: elevators, laundry, and any recent renovations.
- Check the commute reality: confirm the walking time to a specific 5 train stop from the building’s address, not just the corridor.
- Look for recurring repair or pest mentions in reviews and Q&A, and ask management for current documentation (recent inspections, treatment logs, or work orders).
- If you’re considering a unit with any must-haves (storage, bike room, HVAC, outdoor space), verify them on the specific apartment details before signing.
- Cross-check lease terms and move-in costs with the listing and management: deposits, any one-time fees, and how utilities are handled.