Openigloo home

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 1,405–1,422 of 8,752 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

88 South Portland Avenue

88 South Portland Avenue

Fort Greene

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
429 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

429 Lincoln Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
125 Prospect Place

125 Prospect Place

Prospect Heights

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4101 Church Avenue

4101 Church Avenue

East Flatbush

No evictions
16 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
16 Lincoln Place

16 Lincoln Place

Park Slope

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
487 St Johns Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

487 St Johns Place

Crown Heights

1 eviction
3 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
243 East 23 Street

243 East 23 Street

Flatbush

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
178 Lefferts Avenue

178 Lefferts Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

4 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
55 St Johns Place
Good cause

55 St Johns Place

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
558 Eastern Parkway

558 Eastern Parkway

Crown Heights

2 evictions
25 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3402 Avenue I
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3402 Avenue I

East Flatbush

2 evictions
3 open violations
9 litigation cases
Bedbug history
400 East 45 Street

400 East 45 Street

East Flatbush

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
775 Lincoln Pl

775 Lincoln Pl

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
673 Park Place

673 Park Place

Crown Heights

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

141 5 Avenue

Park Slope

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
116 South Elliott Place
Good cause

116 South Elliott Place

Fort Greene

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
577 Bergen Street

577 Bergen Street

Prospect Heights

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
62 4 Avenue

62 4 Avenue

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.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

More filters for pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Brooklyn

Other building filters

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in other NYC boroughs

FAQ