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Good cause buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense Brooklyn neighborhood with lots of rental buildings clustered near major transit and shopping. If you’re looking for buildings near colleges, this area is often convenient for commuting and everyday errands. For Downtown Brooklyn buildings, the average building rating is 4.1/5 (across 54 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good-cause buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn. This page covers 51+ buildings and uses the combination of a tenant-protection “good cause” filter plus a “near colleges” location filter. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing building details with signals you can verify. Use rated-building scores, open-data context where available, and renter-focused notes to compare buildings side by side before you contact the management team.

Good cause buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 37–51 of 51 good cause buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn.

55 Duffield Street
Good cause

55 Duffield Street

3.3(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
88 Livingston St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

88 Livingston St

3.1(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Jay Street
Good cause

230 Jay Street

4.7(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
270 Jay Street
Good cause

270 Jay Street

4.6(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 Adams Street
Good cause

235 Adams Street

4.1(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
177 Concord Street
Good cause

177 Concord Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
95 Court Street
Good cause

95 Court Street

4.0(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
95 open violations
17 litigation cases
No bedbug history
225 Adams Street
Good cause

225 Adams Street

3.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
191 Willoughby Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

191 Willoughby Street

4.9(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 Duffield Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

14 Duffield Street

3.1(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
57 Duffield Street
Good cause

57 Duffield Street

3.6(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
365 Jay Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

365 Jay Street

4.0(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
175 Willoughby Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

175 Willoughby Street

4.8(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
24 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
122 Ashland Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

122 Ashland Place

4.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

9 evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 Duffield Street
Good cause

53 Duffield Street

2.5(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a good cause building near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Filter match to confirm: “good-cause” means stronger renewal and rent-increase protections than standard terms, but you should still confirm the building’s exact regulatory status and what applies to your lease.
  • “Near colleges” is a location-based screen; confirm distance to your campus, commute times, and whether the building blocks your route at peak hours.
  • Check practical lease terms beyond regulation: total monthly cost (rent plus deposit, fees, and any required charges), lease start date, and any move-in documentation.
  • Use building signals before touring: look at rated-building scores (when shown), recent renter Q&A themes, and whether the building has the basics you need (laundry, package handling, elevator access).
  • If you have pets or plan to sublet, ask early about building rules. Filter eligibility does not automatically mean you will be approved for every situation.

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