High-rise buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find many building options for renters, and this page focuses on high-rise buildings near the R train with 45+ buildings in scope. If you’re prioritizing subway access and higher-floor living, this is a practical place to start comparing buildings. For Downtown Brooklyn building quality, rated buildings average 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find high-rise buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn, with 45+ buildings currently in scope. Use this page to narrow by building height and transit access, then open each building to compare what you care about before you reach out. Openigloo helps you scan building details quickly, then use reviews and building signals to shortlist. You can also rely on renter-first notes in tenant Q&A to confirm how the building works in practice, not just on paper.
High-rise buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 1–18 of 45 high-rise buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.
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150 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn

365 Bridge Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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175 Adams St
Downtown Brooklyn
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195 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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1 Boerum Place
Downtown Brooklyn
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215 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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211 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn

333 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn

343 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn

33 Bond Street
Downtown Brooklyn

257 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn

430 Albee Square
Downtown Brooklyn

111 Lawrence Street
Downtown Brooklyn

260 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn

309 Gold Street
Downtown Brooklyn
237 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn

86 Fleet Place
Downtown Brooklyn

225 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
- Filter is a pair: high-rise + proximity to the R train, so double-check the exact walk time using the building’s map pin and your preferred entrance.
- Before you sign, confirm move-in costs in writing (broker fee, deposit, and any one-time building charges) and ask whether utilities are included or billed separately.
- If the building is high-rise, ask about elevator wait times, package delivery rules, and any restrictions for deliveries, move-in scheduling, or common-area access.
- Use the page’s building details and renter input to compare maintenance and responsiveness, not only photos or amenity lists.
- When you contact management, ask whether the currently available unit matches the photos/claims (view, layout, floor level, and any recent renovations).