What does “most-searched” mean on this page?

It groups buildings that get the most attention from people using Openigloo in this scope. Use it to find commonly searched options, then verify details directly with the building.

How does “near colleges” work for Downtown Brooklyn buildings?

It’s a location-based filter intended to surface buildings close to colleges in or around Downtown Brooklyn. Still, verify the actual route/time for your specific school.

Are these buildings all currently available?

This page is scoped to “most-searched + near colleges” criteria. Availability can still vary by building and over time, so check each building’s current apartment info on Openigloo.

What should I confirm before applying or signing?

Confirm the full move-in cost (deposit and any one-time fees), lease start flexibility, and the documentation list needed for approval. Ask how packages and building access work if you’ll be away during the day.

How do I use Openigloo’s renter-first signals responsibly?

Treat ratings and Q&A as helpful context, not a substitute for current management practices. Ask the building the same questions you’d ask after reading a note or review.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Trending neighborhoods right now include Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings, Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings, Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings, Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings, and Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

Most searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense, transit-forward area in Brooklyn where renters often look for buildings within practical distance of schools. On Openigloo, you can compare building-level signals across Downtown Brooklyn listings and focus on the ones that match your commute and timeline. In Downtown Brooklyn, rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find most-searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn. This page includes 10+ buildings currently showing up in Openigloo search, so you can focus your time on places near campus areas. Openigloo helps you narrow faster with building-level info plus renter-first signals like reviewed building data, filters that reflect what people are actively searching for, and tenant Q&A notes you can reference when you tour. Use the details here to build a shortlist, then confirm specifics with the building or management before you apply.

Showing 1–10 of 10 most searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

333 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

33 Bond Street

Downtown Brooklyn

257 Gold Street

Downtown Brooklyn

436 Albee Square

Downtown Brooklyn

111 Lawrence St

Downtown Brooklyn

260 Gold Street

3.4(25)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions

8 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

237 Duffield Street

3.4(21)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Good cause

1 Duffield Street

3.8(16)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

Downtown Brooklyn

60 Duffield Street

4.3(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

2 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for most searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

Use the “most-searched” signal as a starting point, then check the commute fit for your specific college (not just the neighborhood).
When you narrow further by building, review what’s actually available now (unit availability can change week to week).
Before signing, ask about the full move-in cost: deposits and any one-time fees listed by the building, in addition to monthly rent.
If you’re renting with a co-signer or need specific documentation, confirm requirements up front (tenants sometimes face different paperwork rules).
Tour with questions about noise, package/mail handling, and shared spaces, since college-adjacent areas often have higher foot traffic.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Bushwick

6,032 buildings

Williamsburg

4,382 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

4,297 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

4,131 buildings

East New York

4,072 buildings

Crown Heights

3,848 buildings

More filters for most searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

Pet-friendly buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

65 buildings

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

64 buildings

Good cause buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

51 buildings

Buildings with available apartments near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

32 buildings

Affordable buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

19 buildings

Most searched buildings near schools in Downtown Brooklyn

10 buildings

Most reviewed buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

9 buildings

Top rated buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn

9 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings near schools in Downtown Brooklyn

189 buildings

Buildings near hospitals in Downtown Brooklyn

129 buildings

Pet-friendly buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

65 buildings

Buildings with rent-stabilized apartments in Downtown Brooklyn

64 buildings

Good cause buildings in Downtown Brooklyn

51 buildings

Buildings with available apartments in Downtown Brooklyn

32 buildings

Most searched buildings near colleges in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

39 buildings

Most searched buildings near colleges in Downtown Brooklyn