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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 505–522 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1694 East 49 Street

1694 East 49 Street

Flatlands

4 evictions
32 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
401 Fenimore Street

401 Fenimore Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
771 Lincoln Place

771 Lincoln Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
531 East 35 Street

531 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

1 eviction
135 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3021 Tilden Avenue
Good cause

3021 Tilden Avenue

Flatbush

1 eviction
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
716 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

716 Nostrand Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3415 Newkirk Avenue

3415 Newkirk Avenue

East Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
635 Rogers Avenue

635 Rogers Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
2 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
449 East 34 Street

449 East 34 Street

East Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2353 Foster Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2353 Foster Avenue

Ditmas Park

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
4209 Snyder Avenue

4209 Snyder Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
541 Dean Street

541 Dean Street

Prospect Heights

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
442 East 43 Street

442 East 43 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
236 East 28 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

236 East 28 Street

Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
340 Butler Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

340 Butler Street

Gowanus

4 evictions
6 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1214 East 49 Street

1214 East 49 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2173 Clarendon Road

2173 Clarendon Road

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
265 East 39 Street

265 East 39 Street

East Flatbush

2 evictions
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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