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.
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170 Tillary Street
Downtown Brooklyn

22 Chapel Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.98475,40.698145,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
189 Bridge Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.982994,40.691813,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1 City Point
Downtown Brooklyn
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85 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.990754,40.691192,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 Livingston St
Downtown Brooklyn

25 Hoyt Street
Downtown Brooklyn

235 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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177 Concord Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.980366,40.692405,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
191 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.989441,40.697001,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
241 Cadman Plaza East
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.991764,40.690414,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
119 Court Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.98814,40.690828,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
137 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983921,40.696648,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
53 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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).