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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 181–198 of 220 pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville.

639 Osborn Street

639 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
485 Thatford Avenue
Good cause

485 Thatford Avenue

Brownsville

3 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
275 Mother Gaston Boulevard
Good cause

275 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
633 Osborn Street

633 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
644 Osborn Street

644 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
583 Chester Street

583 Chester Street

Brownsville

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
339 Rockaway Avenue

339 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
530 Thatford Avenue

530 Thatford Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1736 Pitkin Avenue

1736 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
604 Osborn Street

604 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
889 Mother Gaston Boulevard

889 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
22 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
44 Christopher Avenue
Good cause

44 Christopher Avenue

Brownsville

2 evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
917 Mother Gaston Boulevard

917 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
656 Osborn Street

656 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
285 Mother Gaston Boulevard

285 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
27 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
676 Watkins Street

676 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1750 Pitkin Avenue

1750 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
511 Chester Street

511 Chester Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
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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