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 7,039–7,056 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.
818 Franklin Avenue
Crown Heights
253 Cumberland Street
Fort Greene
372 St Johns Place
Prospect Heights

245 Sullivan Place
Crown Heights
52 Clark Street
Brooklyn Heights
240 Crown Street
Crown Heights
96 Sterling Place
Park Slope
377 Montgomery Street
Crown Heights
600 Park Place
Crown Heights
30 Rogers Avenue
Crown Heights
1620 New York Avenue
Flatbush
410 State Street
Boerum Hill
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1254 Union Street
Crown Heights
72 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
816 Prospect Place
Crown Heights
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179 Linden Boulevard
Flatbush
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846 Prospect Place
Crown Heights
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692 St Marks Avenue
Crown Heights
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.