Pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge is a Brooklyn neighborhood where many renters filter for older buildings and specific subway access. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the R train, using Openigloo’s building-level signals to help you compare options. For Bay Ridge, 2.9/5 is the average building rating across 41 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge, with 1,505+ buildings currently in scope. Use this page to narrow by building age and location along the R line, then switch to individual buildings to see what’s available now. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first signals like rated buildings and building-level context, plus details that come from open records and what tenants share. You can use the info here to ask better questions before you apply or sign a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge
Showing 1–18 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.
/-74.022718,40.625199,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
549 80 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.023607,40.623352,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
550 82 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.034822,40.617773,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 95 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.0213,40.634239,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
474 68 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.021841,40.634424,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
452 68 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.020098,40.635077,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
6713 5 Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.018983,40.628026,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
642 74 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.020344,40.630831,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
554 72 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.026991,40.624083,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
421 84 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.026865,40.637518,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
240 Senator Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.018228,40.632326,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
603 Bay Ridge Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.033164,40.615029,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
342 97 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.021614,40.63135,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
7207 5 Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.040377,40.625044,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
8621 Shore Road
Bay Ridge
/-74.027915,40.630546,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
7603 3 Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.022882,40.627455,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
518 77 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.036444,40.619994,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
158 92 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.033615,40.616581,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
9519 3 Avenue
Bay Ridge
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Bay Ridge
- Expect a mix of older building layouts. Confirm the unit’s heating setup, window condition, and any elevator or laundry details directly with the super/management.
- If the building has an R-train commute angle that matters to you, verify the walk time from the specific entrance and the line direction timing for your schedule.
- Review the “pre-war” implications: check for updated electrical/plumbing, pest history notes (if provided), and whether any renovations are documented.
- Use the “rated buildings” sample as a starting point: if only a few rated buildings exist, treat ratings as one input and still read Q&A for day-to-day issues.
- Before paying fees, confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus any required deposit, utilities, and broker or move-in fees) and get the lease start/end terms in writing.