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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 325–342 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

319 Bay Ridge Parkway

319 Bay Ridge Parkway

Bay Ridge

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
176 Gelston Avenue

176 Gelston Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
280 Ovington Avenue

280 Ovington Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7825 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

7825 4 Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 86 Street
Good cause

257 86 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
270 71 Street

270 71 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
8208 Ft Hamilton Parkway

8208 Ft Hamilton Parkway

Bay Ridge

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 Senator Street

241 Senator Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7420 Colonial Road

7420 Colonial Road

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
438 Bay Ridge Avenue

438 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
543 83 Street
Rent-stabilized

543 83 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7128 5 Avenue

7128 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
482 85 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

482 85 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
339 86 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

339 86 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
47 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
372 Bay Ridge Avenue

372 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9725 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

9725 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

2 evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8 78 Street

8 78 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
379 72 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

379 72 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
44 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings 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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