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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 1,261–1,278 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

8703 5 Avenue
Good cause

8703 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8718 3 Avenue

8718 3 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
247 67 Street

247 67 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
634 73 Street

634 73 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
189 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9701 Barwell Terrace

9701 Barwell Terrace

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
194 Gelston Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

194 Gelston Ave

Bay Ridge

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
654 73 Street

654 73 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
348 85 Street

348 85 Street

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7100 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7100 Ridge Boulevard

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
47 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
516 82 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

516 82 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
33 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7111 5 Avenue

7111 5 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
514 86 Street
Good cause

514 86 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
421 68 Street
Rent-stabilized

421 68 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 Mackay Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

49 Mackay Place

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
37 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 Bay Ridge Avenue

152 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
455 Bay Ridge Avenue

455 Bay Ridge Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
229 89 Street

229 89 Street

Bay Ridge

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7726 6 Avenue

7726 6 Avenue

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
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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