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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 1,333–1,350 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

880 New York Avenue

880 New York Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
26 Remsen Street

26 Remsen Street

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 Lenox Road
Rent-stabilized

193 Lenox Road

Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1239 Nostrand Avenue

1239 Nostrand Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
247 East 28 Street
Rent-stabilized

247 East 28 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1776 Nostrand Avenue

1776 Nostrand Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2173 Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2173 Bedford Avenue

Flatbush

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2137 Cortelyou Road
Good cause

2137 Cortelyou Road

Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
957 East 45 Street

957 East 45 Street

East Flatbush

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
556 Dean Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

556 Dean Street

Prospect Heights

No evictions
19 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2239 Vanderveer Place

2239 Vanderveer Place

Flatbush

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
5014 Avenue K

5014 Avenue K

Flatlands

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1814 Brooklyn Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1814 Brooklyn Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
19 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
5 Veronica Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

5 Veronica Place

Flatbush

4 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
587 East 42 Street

587 East 42 Street

East Flatbush

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 East 35 Street

175 East 35 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
23 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
329 East 26 Street

329 East 26 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1347 Flatbush Avenue

1347 Flatbush Avenue

Flatbush

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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