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.

Showing 19–36 of 45 buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

260 Gold Street

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Downtown Brooklyn

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

260 Gold Street

237 Duffield Street

225 Schermerhorn Street

81 Fleet Place

125 Court St

120 Nassau Street

205 State Street

150 Myrtle Ave

60 Duffield Street

63 Schermerhorn Street

415 Pearl Street

248 Duffield Street

189 Bridge Street

53 Boerum Place

218 Myrtle Avenue

85 Livingston Street

319 Schermerhorn Street

241 Atlantic Avenue

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