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 55–72 of 75 pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.

Rent-stabilized

193 Schermerhorn Street

3.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

193 Schermerhorn Street

248 Duffield Street

170 Tillary Street

43 Duffield Street

187 State Street

323 Schermerhorn Street

176 Johnson Street

55 Duffield Street

88 Livingston St

96 Schermerhorn Street

177 Concord Street

95 Court Street

14 Duffield Street

61 Duffield Street

57 Duffield Street

365 Jay Street

142 Lawrence Street

344 Livingston Street

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