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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 1,261–1,278 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

5024 Avenue L

5024 Avenue L

Flatlands

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 Rogers Avenue
Good cause

151 Rogers Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
679 Franklin Avenue
Good cause

679 Franklin Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1638 Nostrand Avenue

1638 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
241 Midwood Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

241 Midwood Street

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
4024 Church Avenue

4024 Church Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
415 Hawthorne Street

415 Hawthorne Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
38 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3 Montague Terrace
Good cause

3 Montague Terrace

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
726 Park Place
Rent-stabilized

726 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 East   26 Street

243 East 26 Street

Flatbush

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 Linden Boulevard

304 Linden Boulevard

Flatbush

No evictions
40 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
576 Midwood Street

576 Midwood Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
811 Nostrand Avenue

811 Nostrand Avenue

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Smith Street

145 Smith Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
836 Washington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

836 Washington Avenue

Prospect Heights

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
676 Hawthorne Street

676 Hawthorne Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
141 Wyckoff Street

141 Wyckoff Street

Boerum Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 East 35 Street

129 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
9 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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