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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 7,633–7,650 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

25 Lafayette Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

25 Lafayette Ave

2.9(2)

Fort Greene

No evictions
40 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 Hawthorne Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

250 Hawthorne Street

3.3(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

6 evictions
47 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
139 Henry Street

139 Henry Street

4.9(2)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1477 Bedford Avenue

1477 Bedford Avenue

3.5(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
735 Washington Avenue

735 Washington Avenue

2.6(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
90 State Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

90 State Street

3.8(2)

Brooklyn Heights

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

772 St Johns Place

4.3(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
284 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

284 Eastern Parkway

4.3(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
45 Hawthorne Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

45 Hawthorne Street

2.3(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
87 open violations
13 litigation cases
No bedbug history
540 St Johns Pl
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

540 St Johns Pl

3.0(2)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
486 Prospect Place

486 Prospect Place

4.1(2)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1789 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1789 Bedford Avenue

3.1(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
9 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
885 St Johns Place
Good cause

885 St Johns Place

3.7(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
32 Rogers Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

32 Rogers Avenue

2.8(2)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
7 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2406 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2406 Newkirk Avenue

1.4(2)

Flatbush

1 eviction
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
472 State Street

472 State Street

3.1(2)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
647 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

647 Franklin Avenue

3.6(2)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2401 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2401 Newkirk Avenue

2.1(2)

Flatbush

4 evictions
50 open violations
22 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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