What does “pre-war” mean on this page?

It filters for buildings built before 1947, so you’re comparing older construction stock near the R train corridor in Downtown Brooklyn.

How many pre-war, R-train-near buildings are included?

There are 75+ buildings in this Downtown Brooklyn + pre-war + R-train filter set (as of 2026-07-07).

What kind of signals does Openigloo show for these buildings?

You’ll see data like which buildings are rated (avg rating across rated buildings) and renter-focused Q&A so you can ask about practical concerns before committing.

Does the rating reflect every unit equally?

No. The rating is for the building and is based on rated buildings (not a guarantee about a specific unit’s condition, layout, or sound levels).

Are there any extra things to check in pre-war buildings?

Yes. Ask about heat and hot water performance, noise insulation, appliance condition, and maintenance turnaround—older buildings can vary a lot by unit and management.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Clinton Hill with 4,040+ buildings.

What should I ask before touring if I’m targeting the R train?

Ask how the closest station entrance works from the building, what the typical walk route looks like at night, and whether there are practical obstacles (stairs, lighting, or streets you’d need to cross).

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a focused area to search if you want walkable access to the transit network and a dense mix of Downtown housing stock, including pre-war buildings near the R train. This page narrows further by building age and subway proximity. On Openigloo, Downtown Brooklyn shows an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn, with 75+ buildings in this filter set. Use this page to compare building signals and narrow down what fits your move timeline. Openigloo aggregates what renters care about: rated buildings and a place to ask building-specific questions. You can use open-data signals and real renter discussions to pressure-test details before you tour or sign.

Showing 37–54 of 75 pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.

196 Duffield St

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

196 Duffield St

44 Hoyt Street

135 Lawrence Street

50 Duffield Street

49 Schermerhorn Street

44 Willoughby Street

46 Hoyt Street

48 Fleet Walk

80 Livingston Street

56 Willoughby Street

60 Fleet Walk

204 Livingston Street

330 Livingston Street

456 Fulton Street

193 State Street

314 Livingston Street

72 Willoughby Street

110 Livingston Street

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