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Buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is a dense part of Brooklyn where renters often prioritize quick access to subway lines and building amenities like elevators. This page focuses on buildings that match an R-train commute plus an elevator, so you can narrow to options that fit both constraints. For Downtown Brooklyn, the average building rating is 4.1/5 across 54 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Search buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn. This page currently covers 52+ buildings in the neighborhood that match both filters (R train access + elevator on-site). Openigloo helps you compare options with renter-first signals: building pages include available apartments, plus ratings from rated buildings and the open-data context behind the filter. You can also use tenant Q&A to sanity-check commute convenience, elevator reliability, and day-to-day building rules before you apply.

Buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

Showing 19–36 of 52 buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.

86 Fleet Place
Rent-stabilized

86 Fleet Place

4.1(19)

Downtown Brooklyn

6 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1 Duffield Street
Good cause

1 Duffield Street

3.8(16)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
225 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

225 Schermerhorn Street

4.1(15)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
388 Bridge Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

388 Bridge Street

4.5(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

3 evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
81 Fleet Place
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

81 Fleet Place

4.4(14)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
125 Court St
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

125 Court St

4.5(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

4 evictions
1 open violation
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
120 Nassau Street
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

120 Nassau Street

4.6(11)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180 Myrtle Avenue
Top rated
Rent-stabilized

180 Myrtle Avenue

4.7(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Willoughby Street
Good cause

72 Willoughby Street

3.5(10)

Downtown Brooklyn

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
540 Fulton Street

540 Fulton Street

3.4(9)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 Myrtle Ave
Rent-stabilized

150 Myrtle Ave

4.7(8)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
60 Duffield Street
Rent-stabilized

60 Duffield Street

4.3(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
63 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

63 Schermerhorn Street

4.4(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
110 Livingston Street

110 Livingston Street

4.5(8)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
306 Gold Street

306 Gold Street

4.7(7)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
277 Gold Street
Rent-stabilized

277 Gold Street

4.0(6)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Schermerhorn Street

189 Schermerhorn Street

4.8(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Chapel Street
Rent-stabilized

22 Chapel Street

4.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn

  • Confirm the elevator details in the building listing: availability during hours, whether it’s full-time, and any access limits for move-in days.
  • Check commute fit: proximity to the R train stop(s) you’ll actually use, especially at the times you travel most.
  • Use the building page to verify what’s included in the monthly cost (and whether any move-in fees or deposits apply), not just the asking rent.
  • If you have accessibility needs, ask directly about door widths, step-free routes, and how package deliveries and repairs are handled via the elevator system.
  • Filter results are a starting point; still request written confirmation of elevator service expectations from building management.
  • Offer that this is a good match for commuters who prioritize an elevator and an R-line route, since both constraints narrow what’s available nearby.

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