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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 8,731–8,748 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

1049 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1049 Sterling Place

4.4(1)

Crown Heights

2 evictions
49 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
617 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized

617 St Johns Place

4.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
412 St Marks Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

412 St Marks Avenue

3.5(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
80 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
47 Duffield Street

47 Duffield Street

3.8(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 Amity Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

184 Amity Street

3.6(1)

Cobble Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 Sterling Place
Good cause

10 Sterling Place

2.5(1)

Park Slope

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

320 Empire Boulevard

2.8(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

3 evictions
24 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
163 Linden Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

163 Linden Boulevard

3.5(1)

Flatbush

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1134 President Street

1134 President Street

1.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
848 Franklin Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

848 Franklin Avenue

3.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 East 28 Street

162 East 28 Street

1.0(1)

Flatbush

1 eviction
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
75 Livingston Street
Good cause

75 Livingston Street

4.3(1)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1086 President Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1086 President Street

3.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
18 open violations
10 litigation cases
Bedbug history
290 Montgomery Street

290 Montgomery Street

3.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1325 New York Avenue

1325 New York Avenue

2.1(1)

East Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
861 East   27 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

861 East 27 Street

2.9(1)

Midwood

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
815 St Johns Place
Good cause

815 St Johns Place

4.3(1)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
22 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
781 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

781 Franklin Avenue

4.8(1)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
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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