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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 3,313–3,330 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

29 East 40 Street

29 East 40 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
986 Park Place

986 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
173 Lenox Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

173 Lenox Road

Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
980 Park Place

980 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Hoyt Street

140 Hoyt Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1428 Flatbush Avenue

1428 Flatbush Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
184 Carlton Avenue
Good cause

184 Carlton Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1993 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1993 Bedford Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
300 Rutland Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

300 Rutland Road

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
162 East 32 Street

162 East 32 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1666 Nostrand Avenue

1666 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
322 Bergen Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

322 Bergen Street

Boerum Hill

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1905 New York Avenue

1905 New York Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2044 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2044 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
188 Crown Street

188 Crown Street

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
386 East   31 Street

386 East 31 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
664 Hawthorne Street

664 Hawthorne Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
740 Park Place
Rent-stabilized

740 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
22 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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