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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 8,353–8,370 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

196 Court Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

196 Court Street

4.3(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1024 New York Avenue
Good cause

1024 New York Avenue

4.1(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
920 Lincoln Place

920 Lincoln Place

4.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
122 Bergen Street
Good cause

122 Bergen Street

3.1(1)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
31 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
89 Prospect Place
Good cause

89 Prospect Place

4.1(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1120 President Street

1120 President Street

2.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
942 Bergen Street
Good cause

942 Bergen Street

2.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 E 31 St
Good cause

143 E 31 St

3.3(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
765 Sterling Pl

765 Sterling Pl

3.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
506 East 35 Street

506 East 35 Street

2.5(1)

East Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
226 East 39 Street
Rent-stabilized

226 East 39 Street

2.8(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1023 Carroll Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1023 Carroll Street

2.9(1)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
31 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
742 Washington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

742 Washington Avenue

2.0(1)

Prospect Heights

1 eviction
4 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
237 Ashland Place

237 Ashland Place

4.5(1)

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
493 Lincoln Place
Good cause

493 Lincoln Place

2.8(1)

Crown Heights

3 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
285 Fenimore Street
Good cause

285 Fenimore Street

3.9(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1201 Union Street

1201 Union Street

3.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
99 Wyckoff Street
Good cause

99 Wyckoff Street

3.8(1)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
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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