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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 4,195–4,212 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

11 Montague Terrace

11 Montague Terrace

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 Lafayette Avenue

177 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
516 East 51 Street

516 East 51 Street

East Flatbush

1 eviction
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
711 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized

711 Eastern Parkway

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1139 East 36 Street

1139 East 36 Street

Midwood

2 evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
989 Bergen St

989 Bergen St

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1034 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

1034 Nostrand Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

2 evictions
59 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
669 Winthrop Street

669 Winthrop Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
25 Schermerhorn Street
Good cause

25 Schermerhorn Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
582 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

582 Sterling Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1809 Flatbush Avenue

1809 Flatbush Avenue

East Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
537 East 42 Street

537 East 42 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
38 Winthrop Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

38 Winthrop Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 East 35 Street
Rent-stabilized

161 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
27 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1800 Troy Avenue

1800 Troy Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
31 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
150 East 32 Street

150 East 32 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
611 East 34 Street

611 East 34 Street

East Flatbush

1 eviction
15 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
299 Myrtle Avenue

299 Myrtle Avenue

Fort Greene

1 eviction
No 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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