What does “5-train” mean on this Brooklyn buildings page?

It’s a location filter focused on buildings near the 5 train corridor in Brooklyn, so your commute is easier to verify before you tour.

How does “recommended by renters” work?

It’s based on renter signals captured in Openigloo building pages. Use it as a starting point, then read the specific comments and Q&A that match what matters to you.

Are these buildings currently available apartments for rent?

This page is scoped to buildings that match the filters, not strictly to “with available apartments.” Openigloo shows what’s advertised for each building—check the current availability on the individual building page.

What should I confirm before I apply or sign a lease?

Confirm the lease term, renewal terms, move-in requirements, and building policies. Also verify commute time for your typical travel hours, since “near the subway” can still vary by block.

Does renter recommendation guarantee a smooth landlord or maintenance experience?

No. It’s a helpful signal, but conditions can change. Use the Q&A and recent notes to judge patterns, and ask the leasing office questions about current processes.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Brooklyn scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

How does Openigloo handle building data quality?

Openigloo aggregates renter feedback and open-data signals, but details can lag real-world changes. Always confirm pricing, fees, and policies directly with the building or leasing office before making a final decision.

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Brooklyn

This page covers Brooklyn buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train. You’re looking at 239+ buildings that match the 5-train and recommended-by-renters filter pair. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter signals plus open-data signals and the Q&A you can use to sanity-check what a building’s like in practice. Before you apply, use the building details to confirm commute fit, building policies, and the total monthly cost beyond the rent.

Showing 199–216 of 239 buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Brooklyn.

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528 Bergen Street

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Prospect Heights

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Brooklyn

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in Brooklyn

528 Bergen Street

111 Hicks Street

1198 Carroll Street

1 Hanson Place

45 South Elliott Place

876 Bergen Street

607 Warren Street

260 Parkside Avenue

1115 Union Street

47 St Felix Street

371 State Street

106 Clarkson Avenue

1219 Union Street

142 Lenox Road

1634 Flatbush Avenue

878 St Johns Place

32 Lenox Rd

698 St Marks Avenue

Buildings recommended by renters near the 5 train in trending Brooklyn neighborhoods

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