Good cause buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is a borough-wide hub for renters who want more than one transit option and a dense mix of residential buildings. On Openigloo, Downtown Brooklyn is represented by 51+ good cause buildings in this specific B38 bus search scope, and you can compare building pages using the same filters. For Downtown Brooklyn overall, the neighborhood stat shows an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers 51+ buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that match two criteria: the B38 bus area plus the “good cause” tenant-protection filter. If you’re comparing leases, it helps to focus on the building protections that apply before you tour. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings using filter signals and building pages you can verify on-site. Review the rated buildings for Downtown Brooklyn (4.1/5) and use the data-backed building details, plus tenant questions and answers, to confirm the practical stuff like current availability and move-in costs.
Good cause buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 37–51 of 51 good cause buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.
/-73.983924,40.6966,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.990754,40.691192,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 Livingston St
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.987327,40.697641,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
230 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn

270 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn

235 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983819,40.69779,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
177 Concord Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.991337,40.691099,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
95 Court Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.987806,40.69709,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
225 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.980366,40.692405,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
191 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984172,40.697973,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
14 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983926,40.696552,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
57 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986942,40.692712,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
365 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.981268,40.692232,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
175 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.97936,40.692432,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
122 Ashland Place
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983921,40.696648,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
53 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before for good cause buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
- Use the “good cause” filter as a tenant-protection category, then still ask the building how renewals and rent increases are handled in practice for your lease term.
- Treat “near the B38 bus” as a location check—confirm walking time, nearest stop, and whether the route works for your schedule before you commit.
- Compare total move-in costs: your full monthly budget can be affected by broker fee, deposits, and utilities beyond the asking rent.
- When you find a shortlist, verify what’s included in the apartment and building rules (storage, laundry, packages, and any restrictions tied to the unit or lease).
- If a building shows as having a unit available, confirm the current status and any differences between the advertised unit and what you’re touring.