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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 163–180 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

529 83 Street

529 83 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
542 Ovington Avenue
Rent-stabilized

542 Ovington Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6823 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

6823 Ridge Boulevard

Bay Ridge

2 evictions
452 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
571 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

571 80 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
322 Ovington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

322 Ovington Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
313 78 Street

313 78 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 79 Street

241 79 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
526 79 Street

526 79 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
521 80 Street

521 80 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
640 74 Street

640 74 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
449 68 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

449 68 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
415 68 St

415 68 St

Bay Ridge

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
315 94 Street

315 94 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
436 84 Street

436 84 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8020 4 Ave
Rent-stabilized

8020 4 Ave

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9052 Ft Hamilton Parkway

9052 Ft Hamilton Parkway

Bay Ridge

No evictions
25 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
427 82 Street

427 82 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
20 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
6826 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

6826 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
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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