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Buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a concentrated area for renters who want transit access and a steady supply of buildings. On Openigloo, this scope includes buildings with A-train proximity and renter recommendations, currently showing an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. For building comparisons in Downtown Brooklyn, use the Openigloo rating for rated buildings as a quick filter, then read the renter notes to match building operations to your needs (building rules, logistics, and day-to-day living). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page highlights buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn. You’re looking at 40+ buildings that match the A-train + recommended-by-renters filter pair, so the starting point is based on what renters are flagging as worth a closer look. Openigloo brings these signals together with building details and renter-focused context, so you can compare faster. Use ratings from rated buildings, plus notes from Openigloo reviews and building records signals, and then confirm the specifics directly with the building before you sign a lease.

Buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 1–18 of 40 buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn.

333 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

333 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(45)

Downtown Brooklyn

11 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
343 Gold Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

343 Gold Street

4.5(43)

Downtown Brooklyn

12 evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
33 Bond Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

33 Bond Street

4.4(40)

Downtown Brooklyn

20 evictions
14 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
214 Duffield Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

214 Duffield Street

4.6(39)

Downtown Brooklyn

13 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
257 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

257 Gold Street

3.9(36)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
436 Albee Square
Rent-stabilized

436 Albee Square

4.2(32)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 Lawrence St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

111 Lawrence St

4.3(31)

Downtown Brooklyn

15 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
10 City Point
Top rated

10 City Point

4.4(25)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
45 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

45 Hoyt Street

4.0(21)

Downtown Brooklyn

8 evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1 Duffield Street
Good cause

1 Duffield Street

3.8(16)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(15)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
388 Bridge Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

388 Bridge Street

4.5(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
81 Fleet Place
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

81 Fleet Place

4.4(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 City Point
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

10 City Point

4.3(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
125 Court St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

125 Court St

4.5(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Nassau Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

120 Nassau Street

4.6(11)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Myrtle Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

180 Myrtle Avenue

4.7(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 State Street
Good cause

205 State Street

4.2(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the A train in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Expect a shortlist built around renter recommendations, then double-check the basics like move-in date, unit availability, and whether the building has a current listing for your target budget.
  • Because “near the A train” is location-based, confirm the exact walking time from the building to the station entrance you’ll use most often.
  • Review how the building handles key logistics: doorman/security access, package intake, and any restrictions on deliveries or building entry.
  • Before signing, confirm the full monthly cost beyond rent (any required fees, deposits, and utilities) and ask about renewal terms and how rent changes are handled for your lease.
  • Check whether the building’s advertised amenities and building rules match your day-to-day needs (laundry access, gym access, bike storage, and visitor policies).

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