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 55–72 of 75 pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

193 Schermerhorn Street

3.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

193 Schermerhorn Street

248 Duffield Street

170 Tillary Street

43 Duffield Street

187 State Street

323 Schermerhorn Street

176 Johnson Street

55 Duffield Street

88 Livingston St

90 Schermerhorn Street

177 Concord Street

95 Court Street

14 Duffield Street

61 Duffield Street

57 Duffield Street

365 Jay Street

142 Lawrence Street

344 Livingston Street

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