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Pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville

Brownsville in Brooklyn is a focused search area for renters who want to compare buildings close to the L train. On Openigloo, this page narrows results to l-train and pre-war buildings in the neighborhood, giving you a single place to compare options among eligible buildings. At a glance, Brownsville has 220+ buildings in this page scope (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville with 220+ buildings matched on Openigloo. This page combines two filters: l-train and pre-war, so you can focus on older buildings while staying close to the L line. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with renter-first details: building pages that compile reviews and open-data signals, plus practical tenant Q&A. You can use that context to shortlist buildings faster, then confirm the specifics with the super or management before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville

Showing 1–18 of 220 pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville.

688 Rockaway Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

688 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

10 evictions
17 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
76 Powell Street

76 Powell Street

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
667 Watkins Street

667 Watkins Street

Brownsville

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
687 Watkins Street

687 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
591 Osborn Street

591 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
185 Hegeman Avenue

185 Hegeman Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
628 Osborn Street

628 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
671 Watkins Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

671 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
898 Rockaway Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

898 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
565 Osborn Street

565 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
34 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
113 Belmont Avenue

113 Belmont Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
664 Watkins Street

664 Watkins Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
126 Thatford Avenue
Good cause

126 Thatford Avenue

Brownsville

3 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
702 Rockaway Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

702 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

16 evictions
104 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
10 Glenmore Avenue

10 Glenmore Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
289 Mother Gaston Boulevard

289 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
673 Watkins Street

673 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1805 Pitkin Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1805 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
96 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville

  • Filter result matches older (pre-1947) buildings that are near the L train—verify the exact walking time from each building to your typical stop.
  • Before applying, confirm current rent, lease term, and any move-in costs (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and utility responsibilities).
  • Check building basics on the page (amenities, laundry type, elevator access, and maintenance notes) and ask for the most recent policy on repairs and responsiveness.
  • Because this is a location + age filter, make sure unit-level details match your needs: floor level, layout, natural light, and any included storage or outdoor space.
  • If you plan to commute, compare your preferred L-stop access at different times of day and ask about crowding or service variability that affects your route.

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