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 1,495–1,505 of 1,505 pre-war buildings near the R train in Bay Ridge.
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244 96 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.023149,40.622071,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
8302 6 Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.033284,40.618825,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
275 93 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.023898,40.627237,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
7804 5 Avenue
Bay Ridge
/-74.028204,40.63286,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
254 73 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.032048,40.637021,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
105 70 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.020405,40.630859,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
550 72 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.029422,40.628864,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
271 79 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.022804,40.625189,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
547 80 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.026087,40.633502,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
323 72 Street
Bay Ridge
/-74.026322,40.636666,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
270 68 Street
Bay Ridge
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.