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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 6,013–6,030 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

981 Park Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

981 Park Place

Crown Heights

6 evictions
161 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
600 East 26 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

600 East 26 Street

Flatbush

2 evictions
33 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
638 Hawthorne Street

638 Hawthorne Street

East Flatbush

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

87 East 31 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
65 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 5 Avenue
Good cause

111 5 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
717 East 38 Street

717 East 38 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
739 Rogers Avenue
Rent-stabilized

739 Rogers Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
19 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1207 President Street

1207 President Street

Crown Heights

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 Lafayette Avenue

141 Lafayette Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
909 East 29 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

909 East 29 Street

Midwood

3 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
801 Albany Avenue

801 Albany Avenue

East Flatbush

1 eviction
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
392 Sterling Place

392 Sterling Place

Prospect Heights

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 Wyckoff Street

47 Wyckoff Street

Cobble Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 Nevins Street

158 Nevins Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
686 St Marks Avenue

686 St Marks Avenue

Crown Heights

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1668 East 48 Street

1668 East 48 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1243 East 36 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1243 East 36 Street

Midwood

3 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 Carlton Avenue

240 Carlton Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
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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