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High-rise buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a busy Brooklyn neighborhood where many renters focus on commute options and practical building details. On Openigloo, you can browse high-rise buildings near the 5 train so the search starts aligned with how you’ll get around. For this neighborhood page, buildings are rated at an average of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn on Openigloo. This page covers 45+ buildings that match the 5-train + high-rise filter pair, so your commute and building type are already pre-sorted. Use Openigloo to compare building-level signals like ratings on rated buildings, plus what renters share in Q&A. You can also cross-check practical details before touring, including what’s currently available and the fine print that affects your monthly cost (not just the asking rent).

High-rise buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 1–18 of 45 high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn.

150 Lawrence Street

150 Lawrence Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
365 Bridge Street
Rent-stabilized

365 Bridge Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
175 Adams St
Good cause

175 Adams St

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
195 Adams Street
Good cause

195 Adams Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1 Boerum Place
Rent-stabilized

1 Boerum Place

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 Adams Street
Good cause

215 Adams Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

211 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
333 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

333 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(45)

Downtown Brooklyn

11 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
343 Gold Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

343 Gold Street

4.5(43)

Downtown Brooklyn

12 evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
33 Bond Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

33 Bond Street

4.4(40)

Downtown Brooklyn

20 evictions
14 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
257 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

257 Gold Street

3.9(35)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
436 Albee Square
Rent-stabilized

436 Albee Square

4.2(32)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 Lawrence St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

111 Lawrence St

4.3(31)

Downtown Brooklyn

15 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
260 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

260 Gold Street

3.4(25)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
309 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

309 Gold Street

3.8(23)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 Duffield Street
Rent-stabilized

237 Duffield Street

3.4(21)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 Fleet Place
Rent-stabilized

86 Fleet Place

4.1(19)

Downtown Brooklyn

6 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(15)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before for high-rise buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Confirm how “near the 5 train” works for your exact route: walk time and which station entrance you’ll use most often.
  • Check the building’s current availability on Openigloo and compare lease terms, move-in dates, and any required documentation before you apply.
  • For high-rise buildings, verify elevators, package handling, and any building rules that affect day-to-day use (guests, storage, laundry).
  • Ask about the full move-in picture: deposits, possible broker-related charges, and ongoing monthly costs like utilities if they’re not included.
  • If you’re considering any special conditions (e.g., co-op style processes, shareholder approvals, or strict screening), confirm them in writing before signing.

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