What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on this page?

It means the buildings here have renter-driven signals on Openigloo, such as ratings from rated buildings and renter feedback that helps other people decide which buildings to check first.

How should I use the B38 bus part of the filter?

Treat it as your location/commute screen. After filtering, confirm the building’s walking time to the B38 route and whether the trip works for your typical hours and destinations.

Is this page only for currently available apartments?

This specific page is scoped to the b38-bus + recommended-by-renters pair. Availability depends on the building and can change, so open each building to check what’s advertised right now.

What should I verify before applying or signing?

Check the exact unit details (size, exposure, layout), total monthly cost expectations (fees, deposit, utilities), and any building policies discussed in renter Q&A—then ask questions directly.

Do renter recommendations guarantee the building will meet my needs?

No. Renter recommendations reflect other people’s experience, which may differ from yours. Use them to shortlist, then validate the specifics with the building for your exact unit.

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.

Buildings recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a busy area in Brooklyn where renters often prioritize fast access to transit. On Openigloo, Downtown Brooklyn building recommendations are aggregated across 54 rated buildings, with an average building rating of 4.1/5. Start your search by filtering to what fits your routine, then validate details per building using renter feedback and building-provided terms. This view helps you spot patterns, but individual units can differ, so confirm directly before you apply (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn. This page filters to the b38-bus + recommended-by-renters pair, with 40+ buildings currently matching. Use Openigloo to narrow faster and reduce guesswork. We surface signals from rated buildings and renter feedback, plus building details and Q&A prompts so you can confirm what matters before you commit.

Showing 37–40 of 40 buildings recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

53 Boerum Place

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

218 Myrtle Avenue

4.6(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

176 Johnson Street

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

1 City Point

4.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

What to check before choosing a building recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Use the filter to focus on b38-bus access and renter-recommended buildings, then open individual buildings to compare amenities, layouts, and availability.
Before signing, verify commute fit: check the walking distance/timing to the B38 route from the building’s exact address.
Confirm current move-in terms (net effective rent after incentives, lease start date, renewal expectations) because what renters liked can still come with different unit conditions.
Ask about costs beyond the asking rent (application fees, security deposit, broker fees where applicable, and any required utilities or mandatory services).
Read renter notes and match them to your priorities, then follow up directly with the building for any policy items mentioned in Q&A.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Bushwick

117 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

76 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

39 buildings

Clinton Hill

22 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

21 buildings

Fort Greene

18 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Buildings with low open violation rates near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings with low rent increases near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings with high tenant retention near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for water pressure near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for pest control near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for owner responsiveness near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for heat near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings that accept digital rent payments near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings highly rated for trash management near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

25 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings with heat and hot water included near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

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Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Downtown Brooklyn

177 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Downtown Brooklyn

174 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Downtown Brooklyn

113 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

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Buildings with low rent increases in Downtown Brooklyn

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Queens

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Buildings recommended by renters near the B38 bus in Downtown Brooklyn