What does “near-transit” mean on this Bay Ridge buildings page?

It’s a location-based filter that selects buildings close to transit. Use it to shortlist commutes, then confirm the distance and access for your exact route before applying.

What does “pre-war” mean here?

It indicates the building was constructed before 1947. Older buildings can vary a lot by condition, so confirm details like heat, water pressure, elevator operation, and any recent repairs.

How should I use the Openigloo rating for Bay Ridge buildings?

Treat Openigloo’s rating as an initial signal. For this page, Bay Ridge has 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings. Read the building Q&A and verify current conditions directly with the building or managing agent.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have available apartments?

Not automatically. Availability can change. Check the listing/advertised availability on each building page in addition to using the building filters.

What should I ask the building about before applying to a pre-war unit?

Ask about elevator reliability, heat and hot water performance, pests/history of maintenance, apartment condition at move-in, and any expected move-in timeline. Put key answers in writing.

Can the “near-transit” filter be different from how it feels in real life?

Yes. Filters help narrow the area, but you should still confirm the walk, stairs, street crossings, and service patterns for your schedule, especially during off-hours.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near transit in Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where many renters look for housing options that stay close to transit while still offering older building stock. On Openigloo, Bay Ridge includes buildings that match your “near-transit” and “pre-war” filters, including 1,505+ buildings on this page. Bay Ridge has an average building rating of 2.9/5 across 41 rated buildings, which can help you compare buildings as you shortlist. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near transit in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn—1,505+ buildings on Openigloo that match this two-part filter (near-transit + pre-war). If you want an older building close to commutes, this is the place to start. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using what renters can verify: building pages with rated buildings, available apartments, and signals pulled from open records, plus community Q&A that covers practical questions before you apply. Use it to compare what’s actually on the block and then confirm the details with the building directly.

Showing 847–864 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near transit in Bay Ridge.

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Pre-war buildings near transit in Bay Ridge

Pre-war buildings near transit in Bay Ridge

8701 Ridge Boulevard

514 79 Street

8913 5 Avenue

8014 5 Avenue

9215 3 Avenue

6920 3 Avenue

340 85 Street

628 80 Street

265 89 Street

474 82 Street

7605 5 Avenue

169 86 Street

572 83 Street

271 71 Street

215 78 Street

542 94 Street

316 64 Street

6813 4 Avenue

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