Pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often weigh building details (including older stock) against transit convenience. This page focuses on buildings near the B61 bus that also meet pre-war criteria, with 63+ buildings in scope. For building quality, Downtown Brooklyn has 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 B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn. Openigloo shows 63+ buildings that match the b61-bus + pre-war filter pair. Use Openigloo to narrow by building details and see what rated buildings say. You can also use open-data signals and renter Q&A to spot patterns early, then confirm specifics with the building before signing a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 1–18 of 63 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.
365 Bridge Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983879,40.696392,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
63 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983725,40.697352,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
184 Concord Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.985374,40.690416,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2 Hoyt Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.985738,40.692017,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
76 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.985931,40.692022,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
68 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.980386,40.694471,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
125 Navy Walk
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983431,40.697388,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
192 Concord Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984185,40.697896,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
16 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.98657,40.691762,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
146 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.98649,40.692051,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
136 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984289,40.696887,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
48 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983895,40.697038,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
41 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983855,40.697097,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
39 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986493,40.691957,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
138 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986095,40.697876,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
133 Concord Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.985085,40.689155,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
228 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986055,40.68953,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
206 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn
- Expect older building stock: confirm elevator status, laundry setup, and any recent work (roof, boilers, intercoms) during showings.
- Because these buildings are pre-war, ask about heat/hot water reliability, insulation/utility bills, and whether any renovations are permitted under the current lease.
- Use the B61 bus filter as a convenience check, then verify walking time from the building entrance to key stops at your commute hours.
- Compare what rated buildings report about responsiveness, maintenance, and noise; treat it as a starting point and still ask management for specifics.
- Before applying, confirm the full move-in cost (security deposit, any broker fee, and required fees) and review lease terms for renewal and rent changes where applicable.