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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.

549 80 Street

549 80 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
550 82 Street
Rent-stabilized

550 82 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
243 95 Street

243 95 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
474 68 Street
Rent-stabilized

474 68 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
452 68 Street
Rent-stabilized

452 68 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
65 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
6713 5 Avenue

6713 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
642 74 Street

642 74 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
32 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
554 72 Street

554 72 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
421 84 Street

421 84 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
240 Senator Street

240 Senator Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
603 Bay Ridge Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

603 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
48 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
342 97 Street

342 97 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7207 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7207 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8621 Shore Road

8621 Shore Road

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7603 3 Avenue

7603 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
518 77 Street
Rent-stabilized

518 77 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
158 92 Street
Good cause

158 92 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
9519 3 Avenue

9519 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
11 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history

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.

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