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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 2,035–2,052 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1279 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1279 Nostrand Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
22 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
216 Winthrop Street

216 Winthrop Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
69 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
896 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

896 Nostrand Avenue

Crown Heights

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
538 Bergen Street
Rent-stabilized

538 Bergen Street

Prospect Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
66 Fort Greene Place

66 Fort Greene Place

Fort Greene

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 Atlantic Avenue

129 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3012 Cortelyou Road

3012 Cortelyou Road

Flatbush

No evictions
76 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
615 Warren Street

615 Warren Street

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
1727 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1727 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
279 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
181 Lenox Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

181 Lenox Road

Flatbush

3 evictions
77 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
118 Pierrepont Street

118 Pierrepont Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
396 Atlantic Avenue

396 Atlantic Avenue

Boerum Hill

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
819 East 52 Street

819 East 52 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1690 Nostrand Avenue

1690 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
514 East New York Avenue

514 East New York Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3802 Church Avenue

3802 Church Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2909 Cortelyou Road

2909 Cortelyou Road

Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1989 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1989 Bedford Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
30 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history

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.

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