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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 7,399–7,416 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

883 Franklin Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

883 Franklin Avenue

2.0(3)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
23 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
493 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

493 Prospect Place

4.4(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
820 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

820 St Johns Place

4.3(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
395 Maple St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

395 Maple St

2.9(3)

East Flatbush

5 evictions
213 open violations
10 litigation cases
Bedbug history
289 Empire Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

289 Empire Boulevard

3.6(3)

Crown Heights

3 evictions
15 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
288 Atlantic Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

288 Atlantic Avenue

2.7(3)

Cobble Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
50 Greene Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 Greene Avenue

3.6(3)

Fort Greene

No evictions
144 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
572 East 26 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

572 East 26 Street

2.1(3)

Flatbush

2 evictions
82 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1764 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1764 Bedford Avenue

3.2(3)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
469 State Street

469 State Street

4.5(3)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
58 Linden Blvd
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

58 Linden Blvd

3.9(3)

Flatbush

7 evictions
20 open violations
6 litigation cases
Bedbug history
993 President Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

993 President Street

4.4(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
47 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

47 5 Avenue

4.0(3)

Park Slope

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
374 State Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

374 State Street

3.7(3)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1760 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

1760 Nostrand Avenue

3.2(3)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
748 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

748 Franklin Avenue

4.7(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
911 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

911 Nostrand Avenue

3.3(3)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Eastern Parkway

4.1(3)

Prospect Heights

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
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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