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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 2,233–2,250 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

353 Midwood Street

353 Midwood Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 South Elliott Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 South Elliott Place

Fort Greene

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3015 Farragut Road

3015 Farragut Road

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1259 Flatbush Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1259 Flatbush Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
62 Livingston Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

62 Livingston Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1433 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1433 Bedford Avenue

Crown Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 Rutland Road

280 Rutland Road

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
865 Sterling Place

865 Sterling Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
357 Midwood Street

357 Midwood Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 Clarkson Avenue

25 Clarkson Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 South Portland Avenue

143 South Portland Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
241 East 32 Street

241 East 32 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2818 Foster Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2818 Foster Avenue

Flatbush

2 evictions
71 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
717 Franklin Avenue

717 Franklin Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1184 President Street
Good cause

1184 President Street

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
29 St Felix Street

29 St Felix Street

Fort Greene

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 Brooklyn Avenue
Good cause

239 Brooklyn Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3934 Kings Highway

3934 Kings Highway

East Flatbush

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
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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