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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 2,989–3,006 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1287 New York Avenue

1287 New York Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2165 Schenectady Avenue

2165 Schenectady Avenue

Flatlands

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
116 Ft Greene Place

116 Ft Greene Place

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 Warren Street

240 Warren Street

Cobble Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1047 East 55 Street

1047 East 55 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2623 Foster Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2623 Foster Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 Pierrepont Street

126 Pierrepont Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 Wyckoff Street

285 Wyckoff Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Willoughby Street
Good cause

54 Willoughby Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
260 East 25 Street

260 East 25 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
808 Rogers Ave
Rent-stabilized

808 Rogers Ave

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3523 Avenue I

3523 Avenue I

East Flatbush

No evictions
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
800 Rogers Avenue

800 Rogers Avenue

Flatbush

2 evictions
95 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
659 Rogers Avenue

659 Rogers Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

6 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
392 East 46 Street

392 East 46 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
900 East 35 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

900 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

1 eviction
11 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
4042 Hubbard Place

4042 Hubbard Place

East Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 Court Street

233 Court Street

Cobble Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
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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