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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 199–216 of 220 pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville.

98 Belmont Avenue

98 Belmont Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
678 Watkins Street

678 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
680 Watkins Street

680 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
49 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
906 Rockaway Avenue
Rent-stabilized

906 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
648 Watkins Street

648 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
38 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
640 Osborn Street

640 Osborn Street

Brownsville

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
694 Rockaway Avenue
Good cause

694 Rockaway Avenue

Brownsville

10 evictions
23 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
519 Chester Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

519 Chester Street

Brownsville

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
672 Watkins Street

672 Watkins Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
66 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
885 Mother Gaston Boulevard

885 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
315 Lott Avenue

315 Lott Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
123 Powell Street
Good cause

123 Powell Street

Brownsville

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

894 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
5 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
447 Mother Gaston Boulevard

447 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
525 Chester Street
Good cause

525 Chester Street

Brownsville

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
653 Watkins Street

653 Watkins Street

1.0(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
35 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
101 Osborn Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

101 Osborn Street

1.8(1)

Brownsville

2 evictions
100 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
649 Watkins Street

649 Watkins Street

1.0(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
44 open violations
1 litigation case
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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