What does the “4-train + pre-war” filter mean on this page?

It’s a multi-filter match: buildings are selected for being near the 4 train while also fitting the pre-war building category (built before 1947). Eligible buildings are shown as 74+ right now in Downtown Brooklyn.

Are pre-war buildings automatically cheaper or more affordable here?

No. This page only filters by age (pre-war) and transit proximity (near the 4 train). Asking rent and total move-in cost can still vary widely by building and unit.

What should I confirm with management for a pre-war building near the subway?

Ask about day-to-day building operations (elevator status if applicable, laundry availability), heat/hot water coverage, and whether anything affects your unit specifically (noise, maintenance history, or recent repairs). Use Openigloo tenant Q&A as a starting point, then confirm details in writing.

Do the reviews and signals on Openigloo reflect the building’s current condition?

They reflect what tenants shared and what open-data signals indicate, but conditions can change. Treat them as useful indicators, not guarantees, and confirm current policies and maintenance timelines directly with the building.

Is “near the 4 train” the same as being on the same block?

No. “Near” is about proximity, not address-level access. Walk time and exact route can differ, so verify commute timing from the building’s exact location.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope, and how many buildings are showing?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Q: How many buildings match this page in Downtown Brooklyn?

Openigloo currently shows 74+ buildings that match the 4-train + pre-war filter pair in Downtown Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense Brooklyn neighborhood where commuters often prioritize transit access. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings that are near the 4 train, with 74+ eligible buildings to compare in real time. For building quality signals, Downtown Brooklyn has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Downtown Brooklyn on Openigloo. This page includes 74+ buildings that match the 4-train + pre-war filter pair. Use Openigloo to narrow down options and avoid surprises: compare building details, read tenant Q&A and reviews, and use open-data signals to spot patterns like maintenance or common lease constraints. Then confirm the specifics directly with the building or management before you sign.

Showing 19–36 of 74 pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Downtown Brooklyn.

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133 Concord Street

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Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the 4 train in Downtown Brooklyn

133 Concord Street

228 Livingston Street

206 Livingston Street

54 Willoughby Street

144 Lawrence Street

82 Schermerhorn Street

143 Navy Walk

42 Hoyt Street

86 Schermerhorn Street

324 Livingston Street

191 State Street

32 Hoyt Street

322 Livingston Street

368 Livingston Street

51 Duffield Street

88 Schermerhorn Street

199 Bridge Street

196 Duffield St

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