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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 8,371–8,388 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

518 Sterling Place
Good cause

518 Sterling Place

2.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2201 Cortelyou Road
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

2201 Cortelyou Road

2.4(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction
47 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
105 5 Avenue

105 5 Avenue

2.4(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1827 Nostrand Avenue
Good cause

1827 Nostrand Avenue

1.5(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction
19 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
160 Fenimore Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 Fenimore Street

2.0(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1 eviction
18 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
68 Bergen Street
Rent-stabilized

68 Bergen Street

4.3(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

183 4 Avenue

1.0(1)

Park Slope

No evictions
8 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1788 Nostrand Avenue

1788 Nostrand Avenue

3.1(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
30 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
768 Nostrand Avenue

768 Nostrand Avenue

1.5(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
142 Lawrence Street

142 Lawrence Street

4.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
886 Sterling Place

886 Sterling Place

4.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
688 Sterling Place

688 Sterling Place

3.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1135 Rogers Avenue

1135 Rogers Avenue

2.9(1)

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
73 St Marks Avenue
Good cause

73 St Marks Avenue

3.5(1)

Prospect Heights

No evictions
18 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
79 Fort Greene Place
Good cause

79 Fort Greene Place

3.8(1)

Fort Greene

No evictions
40 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 Henry Street
Rent-stabilized

279 Henry Street

3.4(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
657 St Marks Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

657 St Marks Avenue

3.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
36 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
673 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

673 Sterling Place

3.9(1)

Crown Heights

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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