What does “low historical violations” mean on this page?

It’s a filter based on historical violation signals Openigloo can capture from open records. Use it as a starting point, then verify current conditions with building management or the leasing office.

How is “near transit” determined for Downtown Brooklyn buildings?

The filter groups buildings that are close to transit access in the Downtown Brooklyn area. Transit convenience can still vary by exact block, so confirm walking time to your specific commute.

Do low-historic-violations records guarantee a building has no problems today?

No. The filter reflects historical data and may not match real-time conditions. It’s still important to ask what’s currently being addressed and request recent inspection or maintenance updates when relevant.

What should I ask the landlord or super before signing a lease?

Ask about recent maintenance priorities, any active complaints, pest-control practices, and whether there have been any recent building issues not reflected in historical summaries.

How does Openigloo help me evaluate these buildings beyond the filters?

Openigloo includes building details and renter experience signals from rated buildings, plus the context you need to compare buildings and prepare better tenant questions.

Is this page only for pre-war or specific building types?

No. This page is driven by the multi-filter scope (low-historic-violations + near transit) within Downtown Brooklyn, not by a single construction period.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

Buildings with low historical violations near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a transit-forward part of Brooklyn, and this page focuses on buildings there that match low historical violations and are near transit. You can use Openigloo to narrow down 23+ eligible buildings and compare details before you tour. For Downtown Brooklyn, buildings are rated 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with low historical violations near transit in Downtown Brooklyn, with 23+ eligible buildings to explore on Openigloo. Use Openigloo to narrow by location and building-quality signals, then confirm details that affect your move-in timeline and total cost. Openigloo surfaces what rated buildings look like from renter experience, plus open-data violation signals so you can ask smarter questions before signing a lease.

Showing 19–23 of 23 buildings with low historical violations near transit in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

85 Livingston Street

Downtown Brooklyn

230 Jay Street

4.7(2)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

175 Willoughby Street

Downtown Brooklyn

226 Livingston Street

1.3(1)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

122 Ashland Place

Downtown Brooklyn

What to check before choosing a building with low historical violations near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

Check the “near transit” match for the specific line(s) and walking time you need, since blocks can vary quickly.
Review the low-historic-violations signal in the building details, then ask the management office what issues are currently active or recently resolved.
Look for units that match your budget after factoring the full move-in costs (application/fees, deposits, broker fees if applicable) and any utilities included or not.
Use “near transit” and “low-historic-violations” together to shortlist, then confirm the lease terms that matter to you (renewal expectations, start date flexibility, and any move-in rules).
If you’re comparing multiple buildings, prioritize consistency: ask the same questions across them so you can compare policies, not just photos.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Williamsburg

84 buildings

Crown Heights

67 buildings

Bushwick

61 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

55 buildings

Park Slope

41 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

31 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

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