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Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Flatlands

Flatlands is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll commonly see older building stock alongside newer infill. If you’re prioritizing the 2 train, this area can be a practical option for renters balancing neighborhood access with transit. For Flatlands, Openigloo currently indexes 207+ buildings on this page (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Flatlands: 207+ buildings are currently indexed on Openigloo. Use this page to narrow by two filters at once—building age (pre-war) and transit access (the 2 train corridor). Openigloo helps you compare buildings faster by pairing live availability with signals like building records and renter-focused info. You can also read resident takeaways and tenant Q&A to confirm details that matter in practice—layout fit, building processes, and any costs beyond rent.

Pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Flatlands

Showing 181–198 of 207 pre-war buildings near the 2 train in Flatlands.

1640 East 51 Street

1640 East 51 Street

Flatlands

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1554 East 49 Street

1554 East 49 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5116 Avenue L

5116 Avenue L

Flatlands

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1719 East 51 Street

1719 East 51 Street

Flatlands

2 evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5418 Avenue K

5418 Avenue K

Flatlands

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2055 Utica Avenue

2055 Utica Avenue

Flatlands

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1474 East 55 Street

1474 East 55 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1406 East 59 Street

1406 East 59 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1527 East 54 Street

1527 East 54 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
2171 Utica Avenue

2171 Utica Avenue

Flatlands

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1445 East 59 Street

1445 East 59 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5122 Avenue L

5122 Avenue L

Flatlands

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1690 East 52 Street

1690 East 52 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1334 East 56 Street

1334 East 56 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
5521 Mill Lane

5521 Mill Lane

Flatlands

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1688 East 46 Street

1688 East 46 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1704 East   49 Street

1704 East 49 Street

Flatlands

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
5515 Avenue K

5515 Avenue K

Flatlands

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the 2 train in Flatlands

  • Expect a mix of pre-war building layouts; confirm whether the unit has stairs, elevator access, laundry in-building, and any storage options before you apply.
  • Because the filter targets the 2 train, double-check the walk time to the specific station entrance you’ll use most.
  • Verify current move-in costs directly with the building (broker fee, security deposit, and any required upfront application or administrative fees).
  • If you’re touring, ask what’s included in the rent and what utilities you’ll pay so your monthly total matches your budget.
  • Use the building detail page to cross-check age-related concerns: maintenance history, window/heat status, pest prevention routines, and permit/record notes.

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