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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 19–36 of 63 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.

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
42 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

42 Hoyt Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
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
32 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

32 Hoyt Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
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
44 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

44 Hoyt Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
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
46 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

46 Hoyt Street

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
81 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
48 Fleet Walk
Good cause

48 Fleet Walk

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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.

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