What does “best-cleanliness” mean on this page?

It flags buildings in Downtown Brooklyn that score highly on cleanliness signals from Openigloo-rated buildings. Use it as a shortlist, then validate details with the building since cleanliness can change over time.

How does the R-train filter affect which buildings I’ll see?

It’s a location convenience filter for access to the R train in Downtown Brooklyn. Before applying, confirm the route and walking time from the station entrance you plan to use.

Is cleanliness data from recent tenant reports or open records?

Openigloo combines renter feedback with building-level signals and what’s available through open-data sources where applicable. Tenant Q&A is especially useful for catching patterns and timing changes.

What should I ask the building if I’m selecting primarily for cleanliness?

Ask about common-area cleaning schedules, trash/recycling handling, pest-prevention process, and how issues are reported and tracked. If there have been complaints, ask what changed and when.

Can cleanliness ratings change after I apply or move in?

Yes. Building staffing, management practices, and maintenance plans can shift. Treat the rating as a strong starting point, then get current confirmation from the building.

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.

Are these buildings guaranteed to stay pest-free or problem-free?

No. Even with strong cleanliness signals, you should still ask about pest controls, recent remediation (if any), and documentation. Ratings and records can lag real-world conditions.

Buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense Brooklyn area where renters can focus on building quality signals. On Openigloo, 54 rated buildings contribute to an average building rating of 4.1/5. For building searches tied to cleanliness and R-train access, this neighborhood-level snapshot helps you compare options with a similar starting point (building-level trends; individual units can differ). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

These buildings in Downtown Brooklyn are highly rated for cleanliness and are selected for easy access to the R train. Openigloo shows 29+ eligible buildings so you can compare options that match your priorities. Use Openigloo to narrow by cleanliness signals and see what rated buildings share, plus learn from tenant Q&A and building-level notes. Then confirm details directly with the super or management team before you sign, especially around cleaning routines and any reported issues.

Showing 19–29 of 29 buildings highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

415 Pearl Street

4.7(9)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

4 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

306 Gold Street

4.7(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

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

53 Boerum Place

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions

2 open violations

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 highly rated for cleanliness near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Check the “best-cleanliness” signal and look for consistency across multiple rated buildings, not just one comment.
Because the page is paired with R-train access, verify the exact walking time to the station you use most and note which entrance is closest.
Ask what “cleanliness” means operationally: lobby/washer-dryer cleaning cadence, pest-prevention approach, and how complaints are documented.
Compare the most recent tenant Q&A for recurring themes (smells, trash handling, common-area upkeep) and cross-check with what management says today.
Confirm the full monthly cost beyond rent (fees, deposit, utilities where applicable) so the total works with your budget.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Park Slope

36 buildings

Brooklyn Heights

19 buildings

Bay Ridge

10 buildings

Fort Greene

9 buildings

Greenwood

9 buildings

Prospect Heights

9 buildings

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