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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 199–216 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

367 79 Street

367 79 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8410 5 Avenue

8410 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
8006 5 Avenue

8006 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
574 77 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

574 77 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
46 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9409 5 Avenue

9409 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8707 5 Avenue

8707 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7219 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7219 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
614 80 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

614 80 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9126 5 Avenue

9126 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
18 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
233 96 Street

233 96 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
178 Gelston Avenue

178 Gelston Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
534 79 Street

534 79 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
383 91 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

383 91 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
20 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
8706 5 Avenue

8706 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7612 5 Avenue

7612 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9114 3 Avenue

9114 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9513 3 Avenue

9513 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
539 76 Street

539 76 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
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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