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Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Crown Heights

Crown Heights is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find a wide range of pre-war buildings and transit access options. If you’re trying to live closer to the 5 train, filtering by building age helps you compare construction style and building history with fewer distractions. For Crown Heights, the average building rating is 3.3/5 across 276 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you browse buildings near the 5 train in Crown Heights, filtered to pre-war construction. You’re looking at 1,623+ buildings in this scope, so you can narrow by building age before you start comparing layouts and costs. Openigloo pulls building-level data and makes it easy to read what rated buildings have flagged over time, plus tenant Q&A and practical notes. Use the open-data signals and reviews as a starting point, then confirm details directly with the building before you sign.

Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Crown Heights

Showing 1,441–1,458 of 1,623 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Crown Heights.

1144 President Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1144 President Street

2.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
263 Brooklyn Avenue

263 Brooklyn Avenue

3.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
685 Sterling Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

685 Sterling Place

2.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
443 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

443 Lincoln Place

2.3(1)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
459 Sterling Place
Good cause

459 Sterling Place

2.3(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1092 President Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1092 President Street

3.4(1)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
609 St Johns Place
Good cause

609 St Johns Place

4.9(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
880 St Johns Place

880 St Johns Place

3.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
857 Lincoln Place
Good cause

857 Lincoln Place

4.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
701 Franklin Avenue

701 Franklin Avenue

4.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
646 Franklin Avenue

646 Franklin Avenue

3.6(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Brooklyn Avenue

221 Brooklyn Avenue

5.0(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
803 Nostrand Avenue

803 Nostrand Avenue

3.0(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
27 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
786 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

786 Prospect Place

3.4(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
672 Franklin Avenue

672 Franklin Avenue

4.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
307 New York Avenue

307 New York Avenue

3.8(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized

165 New York Avenue

4.0(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
23 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
298A Brooklyn Avenue

298A Brooklyn Avenue

2.1(1)

Crown Heights

No evictions
15 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Crown Heights

  • Expect variety within pre-war construction: different maintenance patterns, unit layouts, and landlord policies. Shortlist based on your must-haves, not just age.
  • Use Openigloo’s signals to compare rated buildings, then verify the basics with the super or leasing office: rent, included utilities, move-in date, and any work planned.
  • Ask how the building handles heat/hot water, pests, and repairs. Pre-war buildings can vary widely even within the same neighborhood.
  • Confirm whether the 5-train access you want is walkable for your schedule (morning vs. late-night commutes can change what “near” means).
  • When you apply, budget for the FULL move-in cost (security deposit, fees, and any required up-front payments), not only the asking rent shown on the unit. If utilities are separate, estimate monthly totals too.

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