What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Use it to match building age, but still ask the management about the current condition of systems and any recent updates.

How does the B38 bus filter work?

This filter is meant to help you focus on buildings near the B38 route. Before signing, confirm how close you are to your preferred stop and what your commute looks like at your typical departure times.

How many buildings match these filters in Downtown Brooklyn?

Openigloo currently shows 75+ buildings that fit the b38-bus + pre-war pairing in Downtown Brooklyn.

How does Openigloo help me compare these buildings?

You can use rated-building information plus renter Q&A to spot patterns and questions worth asking. Then confirm details directly with the building for anything time-sensitive or unit-specific.

Are pre-war buildings guaranteed to have certain amenities or layouts?

No. Building age doesn’t guarantee amenities or the same layout across units. Ask about in-unit features, laundry access, storage, and how maintenance is handled for your specific apartment.

What should I confirm about costs beyond the asking rent?

Ask how utilities are billed and whether any move-in costs apply (like security requirements and any move-in fees). Comparing the full monthly cost helps you avoid surprises after lease start.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a large, busy area in Brooklyn where renters often prioritize commute reliability and building-by-building condition. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the B38 bus route, so you can compare options that fit your travel needs while still checking current maintenance and unit details. In Downtown Brooklyn, rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 75+ buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that match a two-part filter: pre-war construction (built before 1947) plus proximity to the B38 bus route. Use Openigloo to narrow your tour list with building-level signals, rated-building data, and renter questions. If you’re comparing pre-war options, you can also confirm details that may not be obvious in photos, like heat, noise, and how units are laid out for your commute.

Showing 55–72 of 75 pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

193 Schermerhorn Street

3.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus 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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