Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in DUMBO
DUMBO is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often prioritize commute-ready locations, including access routes like the B38 bus. This page is focused on pre-war buildings near that route, with 14+ buildings currently in scope. For building quality signals in DUMBO, the current Openigloo snapshot shows an average building rating of 4.2/5 across 9 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in DUMBO, Brooklyn—14+ buildings in scope right now. It’s a filter pair that narrows by building age (pre-1947) and by being along the B38 bus route for practical commuting. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using tenant-focused signals like rated buildings (based on 4.2/5 across 9 rated buildings), plus what renters can verify: building details, review history, and conversations that can surface lease patterns and day-to-day issues before you apply.
Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in DUMBO
Showing 1–14 of 14 pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in DUMBO.

81 Washington Street
DUMBO
/-73.986471,40.702596,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
71 Jay Street
DUMBO
/-73.986354,40.702967,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
57 Jay Street
DUMBO
/-73.988734,40.702348,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
62 Adams Street
DUMBO

51 Jay Street
DUMBO
/-73.988824,40.702366,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
102 Front Street
DUMBO
/-73.98606,40.702903,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
190 Water Street
DUMBO

220 Water Street
DUMBO
/-73.9862,40.704205,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
25 Jay Street
DUMBO
/-73.98494,40.70323,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
50 Bridge Street
DUMBO
/-73.98996,40.702078,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
37 York Street
DUMBO

66 Water Street
DUMBO
/-73.991002,40.703031,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
30 Main Street
DUMBO
/-73.989173,40.70338,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
133 Water Street
DUMBO
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in DUMBO
- Confirm what “near B38 bus” means for your routine: walk time to the stop at your usual hour and whether the building entrance is on a side street.
- Ask for the exact lease terms in writing (renewal language, key/entry rules, and any move-in/out fees) since “pre-war” can still vary widely by building.
- If you need dependable maintenance, request the building’s most recent pest-control and work-order cadence; pre-war systems can affect heating, plumbing, and repairs.
- Check whether the apartment’s current condition matches the photos and the review notes; use unit-level walkthroughs before signing.
- Use Openigloo to shortlist, then verify directly with the super/management: ask about hot-water consistency, laundry availability, and any building-wide restrictions.