What does “5-train” mean on this building page?

It filters for buildings near stops served by the 5 train, based on the location signal used by Openigloo for each building. Always confirm your preferred stop and typical walk time.

What does “low-open-violations” mean?

It’s a filter for buildings with lower rates of open violations in NYC open records. Because those records can lag, you should still ask the building directly about current status and recent repairs.

Does this filter guarantee a building has no issues?

No. “Low” doesn’t mean zero. Open-data signals can be delayed, and tenant-reported conditions can differ from what’s currently reflected in records.

How should I use reviews and Q&A when comparing buildings?

Treat renter notes as context, not a substitute for verification. Look for recurring themes (maintenance responsiveness, pests, noise, shared areas), then ask management the same questions during tours.

What fees should I still expect beyond the advertised rent?

Even with a low-violation shortlist, the full move-in cost still matters. Confirm any broker fee, deposit, and utility responsibilities for your exact unit and lease terms.

Is this page showing income-restricted or subsidized housing?

No. This page is about buildings filtered by location (5 train) and low open-violation signals; it is not income-restricted housing, not subsidized, not NYCHA, not HPD, and not a Section 8 or housing-lottery/affordable-housing program.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense place for renters who want building options that are easy to reach from multiple transit lines. This page focuses on the Downtown Brooklyn building set with an average rating of 4.1/5, across 54 rated buildings. If you’re filtering for building conditions using open-data signals (like low open-violation rates) and proximity to the 5 train, use the building pages to compare how issues are addressed in practice (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

This page highlights buildings near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn with low open violation rates. You’re looking at 45+ eligible buildings that match the multi-filter pair (5-train + low-open-violations) on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow faster and verify before you apply. Compare building-level signals from open records, then read renter-submitted notes and Q&A to understand how issues play out day to day, including what to ask the management team before signing a lease.

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn

365 Bridge Street

146 Lawrence Street

112 Fleet Place

195 Adams Street

228 Livingston Street

160 Schermerhorn Street

82 Schermerhorn Street

324 Livingston Street

368 Livingston Street

51 Duffield Street

215 Adams Street

49 Schermerhorn Street

333 Schermerhorn Street

343 Gold Street

33 Bond Street

257 Gold Street

436 Albee Square

111 Lawrence St

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