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 37–54 of 63 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.
/-73.991039,40.691268,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
80 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986631,40.692003,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
56 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.982021,40.69404,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
60 Fleet Walk
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986138,40.689562,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
204 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984984,40.690257,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
456 Fulton Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.991471,40.690344,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
193 State Street
Downtown Brooklyn
72 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
110 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.98625,40.689211,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
193 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984867,40.690917,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
248 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983505,40.695649,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 Tillary Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983854,40.69697,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
43 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.991668,40.690336,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
187 State Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.982705,40.694562,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
176 Johnson Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983924,40.6966,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
55 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.990754,40.691192,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88 Livingston St
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.990217,40.690274,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
96 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983819,40.69779,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
177 Concord 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.