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

It means the building was constructed before 1947. Use the building page to confirm the specific building details and year information for the exact address you’re considering.

How does “near the B52 bus” work here?

The page filters for buildings in the Downtown Brooklyn area that are close enough to the B52 route for practical commuting. Still, walking time and stop location can vary by block, so verify directions from the exact apartment/unit address.

How many buildings match these filters in Downtown Brooklyn right now?

Openigloo currently shows 72+ buildings that match the b52-bus + pre-war filters for this Downtown Brooklyn scope.

What building signals can I rely on when comparing units?

Start with what’s consistent across the building—rated building score (4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings) and the themes that show up repeatedly in reviews and tenant Q&A. Then validate apartment-specific details like exposure, HVAC, and any unit-level restrictions directly with the building.

Are reviews and Q&A enough to judge the building condition?

They’re a strong starting point, but conditions can change. Use Openigloo comments to frame targeted questions for the tour (maintenance timelines, recent updates, current policy changes) rather than treating any single thread as the full story.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

Pre-war buildings near the B52 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense part of Brooklyn where renters often balance commute access with older building stock. On Openigloo, you can filter by building age and proximity to transit to narrow the choices that fit your schedule. For this Downtown Brooklyn scope, rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Search pre-war buildings near the B52 bus in Downtown Brooklyn. This page covers 72+ buildings that match both filters, so you can narrow by building age and your commute route before you schedule tours. On Openigloo, you can compare rated buildings (4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings), then check what tenants and residents mention in reviews and building Q&A. We also surface open-data signals tied to the building, so you can ask better questions and avoid surprises when comparing offers.

Showing 55–72 of 72 pre-war buildings near the B52 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

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170 Tillary Street

3.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B52 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the B52 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

170 Tillary Street

43 Duffield 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

226 Livingston Street

53 Duffield Street

47 Duffield Street

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