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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 7,615–7,632 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

260 Hicks Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

260 Hicks Street

2.2(2)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Fenimore Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 Fenimore Street

2.9(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

2 evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
763 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

763 Franklin Avenue

2.8(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1490 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1490 Bedford Avenue

3.0(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
39 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
652 Rogers Avenue
Good cause

652 Rogers Avenue

3.5(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
763 St Johns Place
Good cause

763 St Johns Place

3.8(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
65 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
464 Prospect Place
Good cause

464 Prospect Place

2.0(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Lincoln Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

131 Lincoln Road

3.4(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

3 evictions
18 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
901 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

901 St Johns Place

4.3(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 South Oxford Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

50 South Oxford Street

4.7(2)

Fort Greene

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 Smith Street

101 Smith Street

3.7(2)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
101 State St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 State St

4.4(2)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 Parkside Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

542 Parkside Avenue

3.2(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
28 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
567 St Johns Place

567 St Johns Place

1.5(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
376 open violations
19 litigation cases
Bedbug history
1382 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1382 Nostrand Avenue

1.8(2)

Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
21 litigation cases
No bedbug history
329 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

329 Lincoln Place

3.4(2)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
494 Warren Street

494 Warren Street

3.1(2)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
417 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

417 St Johns Place

2.1(2)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
22 open violations
4 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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