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

“Pre-war” filters for buildings built before 1947. Use it to target older construction and then confirm details directly with the building (systems, common-area upkeep, and any recent updates).

How does the “B41 bus” part of the filter work?

The page is scoped to buildings near the B41 bus corridor in Downtown Brooklyn. Treat it as location guidance—confirm your walking route and commute timing for your specific stops and travel hours.

How many buildings are eligible right now for this Downtown Brooklyn + B41 + pre-war scope?

There are 59+ buildings in this scope as of 2026-07-07.

How does Openigloo help me compare buildings here?

Openigloo aggregates signals like rated buildings (4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings) and renter-focused context via tenant Q&A. Use these to form questions before you visit.

Is this filter income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is about pre-war buildings near the B41 bus, not income-restricted housing, subsidized housing, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or any housing-lottery / affordable-housing program.

What should I confirm before signing a lease in a pre-war building?

Ask about maintenance responsiveness, elevator and laundry reliability (if applicable), any recent renovations, and how issues get handled. Also clarify move-in timing, access procedures, and the total monthly cost beyond the asking rent.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now within 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 B41 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense part of Brooklyn where renters often look for convenient transit access and established building stock. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the B41 bus route. Rated buildings in Downtown Brooklyn are at an average rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the B41 bus in Downtown Brooklyn, with 59+ buildings in this scope. Use this page to narrow to older buildings while staying close to a specific bus route. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using rated buildings (4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings), plus open-data signals and renter-first feedback. You can also check tenant Q&A before you tour, so you know what questions to ask about the actual day-to-day in each building.

Showing 19–36 of 59 pre-war buildings near the B41 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

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42 Hoyt Street

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B41 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B41 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

42 Hoyt Street

86 Schermerhorn Street

324 Livingston Street

191 State Street

32 Hoyt Street

322 Livingston Street

368 Livingston Street

51 Duffield Street

88 Schermerhorn Street

199 Bridge Street

115 Willoughby Street

44 Hoyt Street

50 Duffield Street

49 Schermerhorn Street

46 Hoyt Street

80 Livingston Street

204 Livingston Street

330 Livingston Street

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