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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 1,405–1,422 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.

7605 3 Avenue

7605 3 Avenue

4.5(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
382 94 Street

382 94 Street

4.5(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7420 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

7420 Ridge Boulevard

1.0(1)

Bay Ridge

4 evictions
23 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
371 95 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

371 95 Street

4.6(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 Senator Street

249 Senator Street

4.9(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7324 3 Avenue

7324 3 Avenue

1.5(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
507 85 Street

507 85 Street

2.1(1)

Bay Ridge

6 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
348 89 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

348 89 Street

3.5(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
274 74 Street

274 74 Street

4.4(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
474 Bay Ridge Avenue
Rent-stabilized

474 Bay Ridge Avenue

1.5(1)

Bay Ridge

1 eviction
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
255 74 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

255 74 St

4.3(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6817 Colonial Road

6817 Colonial Road

2.6(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
6902 Ridge Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

6902 Ridge Boulevard

2.9(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
69 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
555 Ovington Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

555 Ovington Avenue

4.5(1)

Bay Ridge

4 evictions
33 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
7124 5 Avenue

7124 5 Avenue

1.0(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
9221 3 Avenue

9221 3 Avenue

3.0(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
8020 5 Avenue

8020 5 Avenue

2.6(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 70 Street

161 70 Street

4.3(1)

Bay Ridge

No evictions
No 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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