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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 19–36 of 220 pre-war buildings near the L train in Brownsville.

899 Mother Gaston Boulevard

899 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1730 Pitkin Avenue
Good cause

1730 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

2 evictions
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
635 Watkins Street

635 Watkins Street

Brownsville

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
503 Thatford Avenue

503 Thatford Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1784 Pitkin Avenue

1784 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
99 Belmont Avenue
Good cause

99 Belmont Avenue

Brownsville

4 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
921 Mother Gaston Boulevard

921 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
153 Watkins Street

153 Watkins Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
538 Thatford Avenue

538 Thatford Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
596 Osborn Street

596 Osborn Street

Brownsville

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
251 Mother Gaston Boulevard
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

251 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
212 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
585 Chester Street

585 Chester Street

Brownsville

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
181 Hegeman Avenue

181 Hegeman Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
551 Chester Street

551 Chester Street

Brownsville

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
922 Mother Gaston Boulevard

922 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Brownsville

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1703 Pitkin Avenue

1703 Pitkin Avenue

Brownsville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 Belmont Avenue
Good cause

106 Belmont Avenue

Brownsville

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1704 East New York Avenue
Good cause

1704 East New York Avenue

Brownsville

2 evictions
9 open violations
4 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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