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 37–45 of 45 high-rise buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.
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230 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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96 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn

270 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn

235 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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225 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
/-73.980366,40.692405,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
191 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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175 Willoughby Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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122 Ashland Place
Downtown Brooklyn
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265 State St
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).