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 3,565–3,582 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.
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284 Atlantic Avenue
Cobble Hill
/-73.937168,40.640808,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
588 East 42 Street
East Flatbush
/-73.970681,40.68836,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
307 Adelphi Street
Fort Greene
/-73.953351,40.665842,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
311 Rogers Ave
Crown Heights
/-73.953462,40.662556,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
417 Rogers Avenue
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
/-73.950594,40.634684,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
71 Kenilworth Place
Flatbush
/-73.933096,40.625082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1927 Troy Avenue
East Flatbush
/-73.98482,40.683204,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
178 Nevins Street
Boerum Hill
/-73.97257,40.689395,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
178 Dekalb Avenue
Fort Greene
/-73.97145,40.680626,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
544 Carlton Avenue
Prospect Heights
/-73.988677,40.68665,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
116 Dean Street
Boerum Hill
/-73.927685,40.647133,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
551 East 52 Street
East Flatbush
/-73.941316,40.651963,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 East 39 Street
East Flatbush
/-73.953231,40.66078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 Maple Street
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
/-73.934943,40.637577,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1432 Troy Avenue
East Flatbush
/-73.926139,40.615187,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2317 Utica Avenue
Flatlands
/-73.942333,40.669906,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
781 Eastern Parkway
Crown Heights
/-73.936167,40.62636,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1915 Albany Avenue
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.