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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 7,183–7,200 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1014 Park Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1014 Park Place

3.2(4)

Crown Heights

No evictions
19 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1020 President Street
Rent-stabilized
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1020 President Street

2.8(4)

Crown Heights

4 evictions
53 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
631 Sterling Place

631 Sterling Place

2.4(4)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
96 Martense Street
Rent-stabilized
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96 Martense Street

2.9(4)

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
355 Lefferts Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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355 Lefferts Avenue

3.1(4)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

10 evictions
25 open violations
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
490 East 23 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

490 East 23 Street

3.1(4)

Ditmas Park

3 evictions
31 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
171 Rogers Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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171 Rogers Avenue

3.6(4)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
901 Washington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
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901 Washington Avenue

2.4(5)

Crown Heights

3 evictions
31 open violations
15 litigation cases
Bedbug history
1131 President Street
Good cause

1131 President Street

3.1(4)

Crown Heights

No evictions
52 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
71 Pineapple Street
Rent-stabilized
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71 Pineapple Street

3.0(4)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
13 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
302 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
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302 Eastern Parkway

2.8(4)

Crown Heights

4 evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
816 St Johns Place
Good cause

816 St Johns Place

2.8(4)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1092 Nostrand Avenue
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1092 Nostrand Avenue

1.7(4)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
29 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
120 Montague Street
Rent-stabilized
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120 Montague Street

2.2(4)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 Cranberry Street
Rent-stabilized
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80 Cranberry Street

4.1(4)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
356 State Street
Rent-stabilized
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356 State Street

2.8(4)

Boerum Hill

1 eviction
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3720 Avenue L
Rent-stabilized
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3720 Avenue L

3.9(4)

Midwood

3 evictions
7 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
436 New York Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

436 New York Ave

3.5(4)

Crown Heights

10 evictions
19 open violations
12 litigation cases
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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