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 37–52 of 52 buildings with elevators near the R train in Downtown Brooklyn.
505 State Street
Downtown Brooklyn
233 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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53 Boerum Place
Downtown Brooklyn
218 Myrtle Avenue
Downtown Brooklyn
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176 Johnson Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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1 City Point
Downtown Brooklyn
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85 Livingston Street
Downtown Brooklyn
319 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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230 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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17 Hanover Place
Downtown Brooklyn
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55 Fleet Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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90 Schermerhorn Street
Downtown Brooklyn
270 Jay Street
Downtown Brooklyn
55 Fleet St
Downtown Brooklyn
235 Adams Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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265 State Street
Downtown Brooklyn
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.