What does “4-train + pre-war” mean on this page?

It combines two filters: buildings in Brooklyn Heights that are categorized as pre-war, and buildings located near the 4 train so your commute stays predictable.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

Openigloo shows 435+ buildings in Brooklyn Heights that match the 4-train + pre-war filter pair (as of 2026-07-07).

Are the Openigloo ratings based on reviews from renters?

The page uses Openigloo’s rated buildings signal (avg_building_rating 3.7/5 across 35 rated buildings). Ratings reflect what renters submitted for those specific buildings, not a general neighborhood score.

What should I check before touring a pre-war building?

Pre-war buildings can vary a lot even within the same area. Confirm current heating/hot water operation, laundry access, elevator condition (if applicable), and how maintenance requests are handled.

Does “near the 4 train” guarantee a specific commute time?

No. It’s a proximity filter, not a contract. Walking time depends on the exact address and your route, so confirm commute timing for your days and hours.

How do I avoid surprises after I apply?

Use the building details and tenant Q&A on Openigloo to spot recurring themes, then ask the building/agent specific questions about fees, move-in requirements, and any building-level restrictions tied to your unit or lease terms.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is a Brooklyn neighborhood where many renters focus on walkable streets and access to reliable transit. On Openigloo, you can filter to match the 4 train plus pre-war buildings so you’re looking at stock that’s consistent with the area’s older building fabric. In Brooklyn Heights, rated buildings average 3.7/5 across 35 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Brooklyn Heights. This page covers 435+ buildings that match the 4-train proximity plus pre-war construction filter pair. Openigloo helps you narrow by what matters on the ground: you can review rated buildings, compare building details across the same block, and use renter questions and open-data signals to spot issues early before you commit to a lease.

Showing 397–414 of 435 pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Brooklyn Heights.

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147 Remsen Street

4.6(1)

Brooklyn Heights

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Brooklyn Heights

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Brooklyn Heights

147 Remsen Street

122 State St

42 Sidney Place

148 Henry Street

296 Henry Street

156 Montague Street

19 Grace Court

269 Henry Street

8 Garden Place

279 Henry Street

42 Columbia Place

145 State Street

57 Joralemon Street

44 Columbia Place

39 Sidney Place

19 Columbia Place

158 Hicks Street

118 Court Street

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