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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 8,191–8,208 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

165 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized

165 New York Avenue

4.0(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
23 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
968 East 48 Street

968 East 48 Street

2.8(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 State Street

166 State Street

4.9(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
490 East 51 Street
Rent-stabilized

490 East 51 Street

3.0(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
33 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Willow Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 Willow Street

2.8(1)

Brooklyn Heights

2 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1146 Nostrand Avenue

1146 Nostrand Avenue

2.1(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
102 Martense Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

102 Martense Street

3.1(1)

Flatbush

4 evictions
43 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
64 Henry Street
Good cause

64 Henry Street

4.5(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
298A Brooklyn Avenue

298A Brooklyn Avenue

2.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
305 Clarkson Avenue
Good cause

305 Clarkson Avenue

2.9(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
6 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
454 Prospect Place

454 Prospect Place

4.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
181 Hawthorne Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

181 Hawthorne Street

3.5(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
52 open violations
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
155 Winthrop St

155 Winthrop St

3.9(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
777 Eastern Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

777 Eastern Parkway

4.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 East 32 Street
Good cause

285 East 32 Street

4.1(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
305 Henry Street
Good cause

305 Henry Street

5.0(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
569 Empire Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

569 Empire Boulevard

2.1(1)

Crown Heights

3 evictions
93 open violations
16 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1327 Flatbush Avenue
Good cause

1327 Flatbush Avenue

2.6(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
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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