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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 847–864 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

8701 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

8701 Ridge Boulevard

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
48 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
514 79 Street

514 79 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
8913 5 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

8913 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8014 5 Avenue

8014 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9215 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

9215 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6920 3 Avenue

6920 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
119 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
340 85 Street

340 85 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
628 80 Street

628 80 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
265 89 Street

265 89 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
474 82 Street

474 82 Street

Bay Ridge

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7605 5 Avenue

7605 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
169 86 Street

169 86 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
572 83 Street

572 83 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
271 71 Street

271 71 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 78 Street

215 78 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 94 Street

542 94 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
316 64 Street

316 64 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6813 4 Avenue

6813 4 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
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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