What does “good-cause” mean on this page?

It’s a tenant-protection category focused on limiting certain rent increases and non-renewals. Still, requirements can depend on the building and the specific lease situation, so confirm the details with the property manager before you apply.

How does the “near-waterfront” filter work here?

It’s a location filter intended to surface buildings that are close to the waterfront area within Downtown Brooklyn. Because “near” can feel different depending on your routine, verify the exact address and commute/route you’d use daily.

How many eligible buildings are currently showing for Downtown Brooklyn with these filters?

There are 31+ buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that match this two-filter scope right now.

Is the rating shown on Openigloo based on all buildings on the page?

No. The Downtown Brooklyn score shown is across 54 rated buildings. Treat it as a directional signal and use building pages and questions to validate what matters for the unit you want.

What should I confirm with the building office before applying?

Confirm the lease’s renewal and increase terms (given the good-cause filter), any restrictions that apply to move-in timing, and the full list of fees and ongoing charges for the specific unit.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this Downtown Brooklyn scope right now?

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.

Do the filters guarantee how any specific unit will feel day to day?

No. Filters help you narrow by protections and location, but building policies, unit layout, exposure, and condition still vary. Ask unit-specific questions (noise, access, utilities, and exact terms) before you commit.

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a major residential area in Brooklyn with enough building inventory to support side-by-side comparisons on Openigloo. This page focuses on buildings that match good-cause protections and are near the waterfront. Across Downtown Brooklyn, rated buildings average 4.1/5 (across 54 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that match two renter-focused filters: good-cause protection and near-waterfront location. You’re looking at 31+ buildings to explore right now. Openigloo helps you narrow faster by pairing building pages with rated-building context, plus renter feedback and the signals we can verify from open data. Use the listings shown for each building to compare what’s available, then confirm the lease terms directly with the management office—especially where regulation and protections apply.

Showing 1–18 of 31 good cause buildings near the waterfront in Downtown Brooklyn.

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Downtown Brooklyn

Good cause buildings near the waterfront in Downtown Brooklyn

63 Duffield Street

76 Willoughby Street

68 Willoughby Street

175 Adams St

125 Navy Walk

195 Adams Street

160 Navy Walk

133 Concord Street

54 Willoughby Street

143 Navy Walk

199 Bridge Street

215 Adams Street

48 Fleet Walk

60 Fleet Walk

1 Duffield Street

170 Tillary Street

43 Duffield Street

218 Myrtle Avenue

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