What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It’s a construction-age filter for buildings built before 1947. Use it to compare older-stock homes, then confirm the specific condition and any recent upgrades directly with the building.

How does the “BM1 bus” filter work here?

It narrows buildings to those near the BM1 corridor so your commute can be based around that line. Still, check the stop location and walk time for the exact address you’re considering.

How many buildings are eligible on Openigloo for this Ditmas Park + BM1 + pre-war scope?

There are 518+ buildings in scope as of 2026-07-07.

What should I verify before applying to a pre-war building?

Ask about heat and hot water reliability, recent repairs or renovations, and any planned building work. Pre-war construction can mean more variation, even when the building’s age matches the filter.

Does the page guarantee a certain quality level based on ratings?

No. The page uses open signals like rated buildings data and renter Q&A, but building experiences can vary by unit. Treat the signals as a starting point and confirm conditions with the building.

Is there anything I should double-check regarding fees or move-in costs?

Yes. Ask for the full monthly and move-in cost picture (including deposit and any broker-related charges), and confirm whether there are recurring building fees beyond rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the BM1 bus in Ditmas Park

Ditmas Park is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find a lot of older housing stock, including pre-war buildings that can be a good match if you want period character and are willing to inspect condition closely. On Openigloo, this scope pairs that pre-war filter with BM1-bus proximity so you can focus on commute-friendly addresses. For Ditmas Park, rated buildings average 3.0/5 across 50 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings that match two filters: pre-war construction plus a BM1-bus commute in Ditmas Park. You’re looking at 518+ buildings currently in scope. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with rated buildings data, building-level signals, and renter-first Q&A so you can compare what matters before you apply. Use the BM1 and pre-war filters together, then confirm details with the building or super—especially around heat, hot water, and maintenance history.

Showing 469–486 of 518 pre-war buildings near the BM1 bus in Ditmas Park.

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Pre-war buildings near the BM1 bus in Ditmas Park

Pre-war buildings near the BM1 bus in Ditmas Park

505 East 22 Street

415 East 16 Street

755 Ocean Avenue

829 East 14 Street

2117 Foster Avenue

1198 Ocean Avenue

200 East 19 Street

612 Argyle Road

2110 Newkirk Avenue

2105 Foster Avenue

2215 Newkirk Avenue

650 East 21 Street

1060 Ocean Avenue

1119 Foster Avenue

638 East 23 Street

2102 Newkirk Avenue

1280 Ocean Avenue

703 Coney Island Avenue

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