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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 469–486 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1216 East 48 Street

1216 East 48 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
241 Hawthorne Street

241 Hawthorne Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
7 Greene Avenue

7 Greene Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1480 Flatbush Avenue

1480 Flatbush Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
901 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized

901 Sterling Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 St Felix Street
Good cause

30 St Felix Street

Fort Greene

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
940 Utica Ave

940 Utica Ave

East Flatbush

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Clarkson Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

161 Clarkson Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1948 Troy Avenue

1948 Troy Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
897 Sterling Place

897 Sterling Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
555 East 26 Street

555 East 26 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
92 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
315 Lincoln Road
Rent-stabilized

315 Lincoln Road

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3611 Avenue D

3611 Avenue D

East Flatbush

1 eviction
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1073 Utica Avenue

1073 Utica Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
27 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 Lincoln Road

377 Lincoln Road

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
611 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

611 Sterling Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
426 Clermont Avenue

426 Clermont Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1305 Nostrand Avenue

1305 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

1 eviction
2 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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