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 55–63 of 63 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Downtown Brooklyn.
/-73.991337,40.691099,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
95 Court Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.984172,40.697973,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
14 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983875,40.696452,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
61 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983926,40.696552,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
57 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986942,40.692712,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
365 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.986496,40.691901,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
142 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.985152,40.68918,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
226 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983921,40.696648,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
53 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.983917,40.696839,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
47 Duffield 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.