What does “recommended by renters” mean on this Downtown Brooklyn Q-train page?

It’s a renter-driven signal based on how tenants evaluated or discussed specific buildings. Use it to identify candidates, then confirm the details that matter to your unit (lease terms, costs, and building policies).

How should I use the Q-train filter when comparing buildings?

Treat it as a commute shortlist. After you filter, open the building and confirm the practical commute: walking distance, station access, and whether the route still works for your typical schedule.

Are these Downtown Brooklyn buildings only for the Q train, or can there be other subway options too?

This page is centered on Q-train relevance, but buildings can still be near other lines. Check the building’s transit context to avoid surprises during your daily route.

Do renter recommendations guarantee a specific apartment condition or outcome?

No. Recommendations reflect tenant experiences with the building as a whole. Building conditions and landlord practices can vary by unit, floor, and timing, so you should verify the current unit details directly with the building.

What should I ask before signing a lease in Downtown Brooklyn?

Ask about lease start flexibility, renewal process, fees and deposit requirements, maintenance response expectations, and any rules that affect your move-in (utilities setup, package handling, and building access).

Can tenant Q&A or reviews be outdated?

They can be. Policies and responsiveness can change over time, so use the renter input to guide questions and confirm the current situation with the building for the specific unit you want.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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 recommended by renters near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense area where many renters prioritize fast access to subway lines, including the Q train. On Openigloo, you can filter and compare buildings that match that commute need, then cross-check what renters say about day-to-day living. Downtown Brooklyn has an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Browse 27+ buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn. This page combines the Q-train commute filter with renter-driven recommendations, so you can focus on buildings people in this area actually flagged. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter reviews, open-data building signals, and building-specific context from tenant Q&A. Use the details to sanity-check commute fit, building policies, and what to ask before you sign a lease.

Showing 19–27 of 27 buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

277 Gold Street

4.0(6)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

189 Schermerhorn Street

4.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

248 Duffield Street

Downtown Brooklyn

170 Tillary Street

3.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

5 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

99 Fleet Pl

4.4(4)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

505 State Street

4.5(4)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

218 Myrtle Avenue

4.6(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

176 Johnson Street

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

1 City Point

4.8(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction

7 open violations

No litigation history

Bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn

Use the Q-train filter as a starting point, then confirm the walk time during the hours you’ll commute most (service frequency and stops matter).
Open each building to review renter feedback and verify key details that vary by building: lease terms, included services, and move-in requirements.
Because “recommended by renters” reflects tenant experience, treat it as input for questions, not a guarantee of unit-by-unit outcomes.
Before applying, confirm all costs beyond the rent (security deposit, move-in fees, and any recurring charges listed by the building).
If you see “recommended” notes about noise, maintenance, or responsiveness, ask what changes for the specific unit type you’re considering.

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Flatbush

22 buildings

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

21 buildings

Prospect Heights

20 buildings

Prospect Park South

20 buildings

Park Slope

18 buildings

Fort Greene

16 buildings

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Buildings with low open violation rates near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn

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23 buildings

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22 buildings

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21 buildings

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19 buildings

Buildings with low historical violations near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn

17 buildings

Buildings with heat and hot water included near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn

17 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without rodents in Downtown Brooklyn

177 buildings

Buildings without bedbugs in Downtown Brooklyn

174 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Downtown Brooklyn

113 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

106 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Downtown Brooklyn

48 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Downtown Brooklyn

41 buildings

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Buildings recommended by renters near the Q train in Downtown Brooklyn