What does “low open violations” mean on Openigloo?

It’s based on public open-record signals that track reported issues still listed as open. It helps you compare buildings, but it doesn’t replace confirming current conditions directly with the building.

How should I use the “5-train” filter?

Treat it as a commute-location filter to surface buildings near the 5 train while you compare options in Flatlands. Still check the exact walk time and transfer plans from the building’s nearest stop.

Do low open-violation rates guarantee a building is in good condition right now?

No. Open-record indicators can lag behind real-world changes, and some issues may not be reflected in the same way. Ask the building for the most recent updates on repairs and maintenance.

Where does Openigloo’s violation data come from, and can it be out of date?

Openigloo uses NYC open records for the open-violation signal. Those records may lag real-world conditions, so you should still verify details with the building before signing.

What questions should I ask during a viewing or before applying?

Ask what maintenance issues are currently active, how quickly they respond to repair requests, whether there have been recurring issues related to pests or building systems, and what documentation they can share for recent fixes.

Is this page only showing buildings with available apartments?

This specific page is focused on the 5-train + low-open-violations scope. When you open a building page, check whether there are apartments currently advertised before you apply.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings.

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Flatlands

Flatlands in Brooklyn is a residential neighborhood where many renters focus on getting the right daily commute, including access along the 5 train corridor. On Openigloo, you can narrow building pages to match both location and open-record condition signals. In Flatlands, Openigloo has 53+ buildings in this page’s scope, which helps you compare options without starting from scratch across the entire borough (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you find buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Flatlands. Right now, Openigloo shows 53+ eligible buildings in this area so you can narrow by location and open-record condition signals. Openigloo brings together building pages with “rated buildings” context, plus open-data based violation indicators and renter Q&A. Use the details to shortlist buildings for viewings and ask the right questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 1–18 of 53 buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Flatlands.

5618 Avenue N

Flatlands

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Flatlands

Buildings with low open violation rates near the 5 train in Flatlands

5618 Avenue N

4716 Avenue N

2040 Ralph Avenue

1042 East 59 Street

1404 East 58 Street

1367 East 57 Street

1218 East 54 Street

1506 East 49 Street

1297 East 53 Street

1021 East 57 Street

1234 East 55 Street

1728 East 53 Street

1218 East 55 Street

996 East 58 Street

1232 East 55 Street

1563 East 56 Street

1959 Schenectady Avenue

5312 Avenue O

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