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Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense, transit-centered area where renters often prioritize commute times and day-to-day building experience. On Openigloo, this page focuses on Downtown Brooklyn buildings with tenant-retention signals and the 5-train connection. Across Downtown Brooklyn, rated buildings have an average building rating of 4.1/5 (across 54 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn with 32+ results matching a two-part filter: near the 5 train and high tenant retention. Use Openigloo to compare options quickly. You can read renter-first info from rated buildings, check open-data signals, and review tenant Q&A to spot patterns in maintenance, responsiveness, and move-in experience before you contact the building.

Buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 19–32 of 32 buildings with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn.

170 Tillary Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

170 Tillary Street

3.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Chapel Street
Rent-stabilized

22 Chapel Street

4.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Bridge Street

189 Bridge Street

3.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
43 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1 City Point

1 City Point

4.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
85 Livingston Street
Rent-stabilized

85 Livingston Street

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
88 Livingston St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

88 Livingston St

3.1(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
25 Hoyt Street

25 Hoyt Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 Adams Street
Good cause

235 Adams Street

4.1(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 Concord Street
Good cause

177 Concord Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
191 Willoughby Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

191 Willoughby Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
241 Cadman Plaza East

241 Cadman Plaza East

3.4(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
119 Court Street
Rent-stabilized

119 Court Street

4.8(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 Livingston Street

137 Livingston Street

4.3(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 Duffield Street
Good cause

53 Duffield Street

2.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building with high tenant retention near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Confirm the exact 5-train commute: check the nearest station entrance and walk time for the unit’s location.
  • Treat “high retention” as a clue, not a promise. Ask how long most tenants typically stay and what has changed recently.
  • If you’re planning to move soon, verify availability directly in each building’s current listings and ask about lease start dates.
  • Compare total monthly cost, not just asking rent: request current fee schedules, deposits, and any utility responsibilities.
  • Before signing, ask about policy details tied to your unit needs (e.g., move-in requirements, documentation, and any building-specific restrictions).

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