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.
Pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
Showing 73–75 of 75 pre-war buildings near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.
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226 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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53 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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47 Duffield Street
Downtown Brooklyn
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn
- Confirm the exact R-train access from the building to the station you use most (walk time, crossings, and late-night route).
- Check lease terms and any building policies that affect day-to-day life, especially in older, pre-war buildings.
- Use the rated-building score as a starting point, then read the questions renters asked to spot recurring issues.
- Before applying, verify move-in costs end-to-end (security deposit and any building fees) and ask how utilities are handled in your unit.
- If you see “with available apartments” on a building, confirm that the listed unit matches your requirements (floor, layout, walk-up vs. elevator).