Buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is a dense Brooklyn neighborhood where you can find buildings near transit, including options filtered for elevator access around the 5 train. Use this page to compare buildings in the same local area while focusing on your accessibility and commute needs, with 51+ eligible buildings. For Downtown Brooklyn specifically, buildings have an average rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
These buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn match your commute and accessibility priorities. Openigloo shows 51+ eligible buildings in this Downtown Brooklyn scope. Use Openigloo to compare what’s actually on the ground: building-level ratings from rated buildings, signals from open records, and renter-driven Q&A so you can confirm details like elevator reliability, entry access, and how the building handles move-ins before you apply.
Buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 37–51 of 51 buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn.

233 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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53 Boerum Place
Downtown Brooklyn

218 Myrtle Avenue
Downtown Brooklyn
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176 Johnson Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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1 City Point
Downtown Brooklyn
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85 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn

319 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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230 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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17 Hanover Place
Downtown Brooklyn
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55 Fleet Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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90 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn

270 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn

55 Fleet St
Downtown Brooklyn

235 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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265 State Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before for buildings with elevators near the 5 train in Downtown Brooklyn
- Filter by the 5-train commute and elevator availability, then shortlist buildings with available apartments to compare options faster.
- Before signing, ask how the elevator is scheduled/maintained and whether it’s consistently usable for move-in days and daily access.
- Check current lease terms and what’s included (utilities, laundry, storage) since “near the 5” and elevator access don’t change those costs.
- Verify any building requirements up front (ID checks, move-in windows, building access procedures) and confirm deposits/fees for your specific unit.
- Use the building rating from rated buildings as a starting point, then read the Q&A to spot recurring issues that aren’t always visible in photos.