Pre-war buildings near the A train in Brooklyn
This page focuses on buildings near the A train in Brooklyn that were built before 1947, for pre-war character and layout. You’re looking at 7,751+ eligible buildings in Openigloo’s current snapshot. Use Openigloo to narrow down faster: compare building details, read what rated buildings have to say, and scan tenant Q&A for the practical stuff (noise, maintenance, management responsiveness). Openigloo also surfaces open-data signals so you can ask better questions before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the A train in Brooklyn
Showing 1–18 of 7,751 pre-war buildings near the A train in Brooklyn.

69 Pineapple Street
Brooklyn Heights
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109 Smith St
Boerum Hill

148 Clinton Street
Brooklyn Heights
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297 Quincy Street
Bedford-Stuyvesant

150 Clinton Street
Brooklyn Heights
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1208 St Marks Avenue
Weeksville

247 Bainbridge Street
Stuyvesant Heights

365 Bridge Street
Downtown Brooklyn

305 Stuyvesant Avenue
Stuyvesant Heights

154 Putnam Avenue
Bedford-Stuyvesant

1581 Bergen Street
Weeksville

1227 Dean Street
Crown Heights
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592 Logan Street
East New York
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387 Autumn Avenue
City Line
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2414 Pacific Street
Crown Heights
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432 Shepherd Avenue
East New York
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178 Lefferts Place
Bedford-Stuyvesant
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116 Hancock Street
Bedford-Stuyvesant
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the A train in Brooklyn
- Expect older construction: confirm heating type, window condition, and whether the building has recent systems updates before applying.
- Even for “near the A train,” verify the exact walking time to the station from the unit’s address and check for line changes during your commute.
- Check the lease details that often matter more in older buildings: rent changes, renewal terms, and any move-in requirements.
- Use building ratings and tenant Q&A to flag recurring issues (hot water reliability, pest history, elevator downtime) and ask the same questions in writing.
- If you have accessibility needs, confirm the building layout (stairs, elevator presence, unit-by-unit walkups) because pre-war stock can vary widely.