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Pre-war buildings near the B57 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense area in Brooklyn where many renters look for walkable access to transit and nearby services. This page focuses on pre-war buildings within the Downtown Brooklyn scope, filtered for buildings connected to the B57 bus. For readers using Openigloo signals, Downtown Brooklyn shows an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers pre-war buildings near the B57 bus in Downtown Brooklyn, with 59+ eligible buildings to browse right now on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to compare buildings side by side using open-data signals and renter-focused info, plus building reviews and tenant questions. Start by filtering to match your commute (B57 access) and your housing timeline (pre-war), then confirm details directly with the building before you sign.

Pre-war buildings near the B57 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 19–36 of 59 pre-war buildings near the B57 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

206 Livingston Street

206 Livingston Street

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
54 Willoughby Street
Good cause

54 Willoughby Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 Lawrence Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

144 Lawrence Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
82 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

82 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Navy Walk
Good cause

143 Navy Walk

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 Schermerhorn Street

86 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
191 State Street

191 State Street

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 Duffield Street

51 Duffield Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88 Schermerhorn Street
Good cause

88 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
199 Bridge Street
Good cause

199 Bridge Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
196 Duffield St

196 Duffield St

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
135 Lawrence Street

135 Lawrence Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
50 Duffield Street

50 Duffield Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
49 Schermerhorn Street
Good cause

49 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44 Willoughby Street

44 Willoughby Street

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
48 Fleet Walk
Good cause

48 Fleet Walk

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 Livingston Street
Good cause

80 Livingston Street

4.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 Willoughby Street

56 Willoughby Street

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the B57 bus in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Filter to b57-bus + pre-war to narrow to buildings along the B57 corridor area and built before 1947.
  • Check the building’s current availability and the full move-in cost (application/processing fees, deposits, and any required documentation), not just the listed rent.
  • If you’re sensitive to older-building tradeoffs, plan a walkthrough to verify heating, plumbing, water pressure, and common-area condition.
  • Use Openigloo reviews and tenant Q&A to shortlist buildings with consistent maintenance notes, then ask the building how issues are handled case by case.
  • Confirm lease terms, renewal process, and any restrictions that apply to your situation (utilities included or separate, and who pays what).

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