What does “pre-war” mean on this Openigloo page?

It filters for buildings constructed before 1947. Use the building details to verify what applies to the specific unit you’re considering.

How does the “5-train” filter work here?

The results are limited to buildings near the 5 line, so your commute route starts with the 5 train. Still confirm the exact station access and walking time for your unit.

Are these 489+ buildings guaranteed to have apartments available right now?

No. This page is about building scope (pre-war + near the 5 train). For current availability, check the individual building pages.

What should I confirm before signing a lease in a pre-war building?

Ask about heating and hot water performance, elevator reliability, pest control practices, and any known building-wide issues. Also confirm the unit’s layout, storage, and utility responsibility.

Does the 5-train filter account for noise or train vibration?

It helps narrow location, but it doesn’t guarantee comfort. Visit at different times of day and ask the building about typical noise levels and any mitigation (especially for street-facing units).

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Boerum Hill

Boerum Hill is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often compare older building stock, unit layouts, and commute practicality. This page focuses specifically on pre-war buildings near the 5 train, so you can weigh building age alongside transit access. In Boerum Hill, rated buildings average 3.3/5 (across 29 rated buildings) for Openigloo’s building-level signals (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Boerum Hill, with 489+ buildings to explore on Openigloo. This page narrows results to a multi-filter pair: pre-war construction plus proximity to the 5 line. Openigloo helps you screen faster with building-level signals like what people report, plus open-data context and tenant Q&A. Use it to compare buildings side by side, then confirm details in writing with the building or management before you apply.

Showing 1–18 of 489 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Boerum Hill.

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109 Smith St

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Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Boerum Hill

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Boerum Hill

109 Smith St

70 Nevins St

389 Atlantic Avenue

365 Atlantic Avenue

334 Bergen Street

529 Atlantic Avenue

128 Bergen Street

324 State Street

12 St Marks Place

83 Wyckoff Street

48 4 Avenue

241 Dean Street

349 Pacific Street

570 Atlantic Avenue

218 Wyckoff Street

54 St Marks Place

503 Atlantic Avenue

541 Pacific Street

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