What does this page mean by “A train + pre-war” buildings?

It’s a combined filter: buildings located in the Downtown Brooklyn area that are categorized as pre-war, and that match the “A train” proximity/access signal used by Openigloo.

How many buildings match these filters right now?

There are 75+ buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that match the “A train + pre-war” pairing on Openigloo.

How does Openigloo help me evaluate pre-war buildings?

Openigloo surfaces building-level signals (including renter perspectives and other available indicators) so you can compare common friction points—like building systems, maintenance patterns, and day-to-day logistics—before you tour.

What should I confirm before applying or signing in a pre-war building?

Ask about heating reliability, hot water recovery, elevator usage (if any), noise/water pressure patterns, and the building’s approach to repairs. Pre-war stock can vary a lot even block-to-block.

Are there any extra costs I should expect beyond the asking rent?

Often, yes. Even when two units have similar asking rent, broker fees, deposits, and monthly utilities can change the total cost. Confirm the full payment schedule with the building or listing contact.

Where can I validate the A train access for my exact commute?

Use the building page details to identify the nearby stop(s) and then check the walk and transfer plan yourself. “Near the A train” can still translate into different commuting realities depending on your address.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense area in Brooklyn where renters often prioritize walkability and transit access. On Openigloo, you can compare eligible buildings near the A train, filtering to pre-war stock, then cross-check what people report about day-to-day management. Rated buildings in Downtown Brooklyn average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn. This page covers 75+ buildings you can explore on Openigloo, with the filters paired as “A train + pre-war.” Use Openigloo to narrow by building-level signals and to read what other renters notice in practice. You can also use open-data indicators and tenant Q&A to spot questions worth asking before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–36 of 75 pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn.

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160 Navy Walk

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

160 Navy Walk

133 Concord Street

228 Livingston Street

206 Livingston Street

54 Willoughby Street

144 Lawrence Street

82 Schermerhorn Street

143 Navy Walk

42 Hoyt Street

86 Schermerhorn Street

324 Livingston Street

191 State Street

32 Hoyt Street

322 Livingston Street

368 Livingston Street

51 Duffield Street

88 Schermerhorn Street

199 Bridge Street

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