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Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a high-demand part of Brooklyn where renters look for buildings that fit daily commutes. This page focuses on buildings near transit and supported by renter recommendations, with 40+ eligible options right now. For a quick quality check, Downtown Brooklyn has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings recommended by renters that are near transit in Downtown Brooklyn. You can browse 40+ buildings that match the “near-transit” and “recommended-by-renters” filters. Openigloo pulls together renter-focused signals like ratings and building feedback so you can compare options faster. Use the building pages to check what people actually mentioned (noise, maintenance, door staff, commute ease) and confirm details with the current management team before you sign.

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 1–18 of 40 buildings recommended by renters near transit in Downtown Brooklyn.

333 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

333 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(45)

Downtown Brooklyn

11 evictions
9 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
343 Gold Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

343 Gold Street

4.5(43)

Downtown Brooklyn

12 evictions
4 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
33 Bond Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

33 Bond Street

4.4(40)

Downtown Brooklyn

20 evictions
14 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
214 Duffield Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

214 Duffield Street

4.6(39)

Downtown Brooklyn

13 evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
257 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

257 Gold Street

3.9(36)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
436 Albee Square
Rent-stabilized

436 Albee Square

4.2(32)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 Lawrence St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

111 Lawrence St

4.3(31)

Downtown Brooklyn

15 evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
Bedbug history
10 City Point
Top rated

10 City Point

4.4(25)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
45 Hoyt Street
Rent-stabilized

45 Hoyt Street

4.0(21)

Downtown Brooklyn

8 evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1 Duffield Street
Good cause

1 Duffield Street

3.8(16)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(15)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
388 Bridge Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

388 Bridge Street

4.5(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
81 Fleet Place
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

81 Fleet Place

4.4(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
10 City Point
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

10 City Point

4.3(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
28 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
125 Court St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

125 Court St

4.5(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Nassau Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

120 Nassau Street

4.6(11)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Myrtle Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

180 Myrtle Avenue

4.7(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
205 State Street
Good cause

205 State Street

4.2(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near transit in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Check commute reality: “near transit” varies by block, stairs/elevators, and transfer time—verify your route and walking time at different hours.
  • Use the renter recommendations as a starting point, then scan recent comments for recurring issues (maintenance responsiveness, package handling, entry gates).
  • Confirm building rules early: pets, move-in procedures, and any restrictions that affect your schedule (even if the building is recommended overall).
  • Compare total move-in cost, not just the asking rent: deposits, broker fees, and utility responsibilities can change your monthly budget.
  • If you’re relying on transit access for daily travel, confirm accessibility and station access (elevators, stairs, and any construction impacts) directly with the building when possible.

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