Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Gowanus
Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood you can explore on Openigloo by filtering for specific building traits and transit proximity, including pre-war buildings near the B38 bus. This page focuses on building-level options available in the area. For Gowanus, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find buildings in Gowanus, Brooklyn with pre-war construction, plus that are near the B38 bus route. This page covers 14+ buildings, so you can narrow down options by age and transit access before you schedule viewings. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first signals like rated buildings and the questions people ask in tenant Q&A. You can also use open-data style indicators to build a shortlist, then confirm details directly with the building before signing a lease.
Pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Gowanus
Showing 1–14 of 14 pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Gowanus.
/-73.981708,40.679972,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
340 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.988034,40.68189,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
181 Douglass Street
Gowanus
/-73.984781,40.677873,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
580 Union Street
Gowanus
/-73.984194,40.678082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
629 Union Street
Gowanus
/-73.981938,40.679579,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.987409,40.682146,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
190 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.987645,40.682253,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
184 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.987476,40.68219,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
188 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.987993,40.681952,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
243 Bond Street
Gowanus
/-73.987553,40.68222,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
186 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.983335,40.680117,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
303 Douglass Street
Gowanus

194 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.984102,40.678047,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
633 Union Street
Gowanus
/-73.984607,40.677804,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
586 Union Street
Gowanus
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the B38 bus in Gowanus
- Use the b38-bus + pre-war filters together to focus on older buildings near the B38 route, then open each building page to see what’s currently available.
- Before applying, verify what “near the B38” means for your commute: walk time, nearest stop, and whether service frequency matches your schedule.
- Confirm lease terms and any building-specific policies (renewals, move-in process, and required documents) since pre-war buildings can vary by ownership and management.
- If the building has shared spaces or older systems, ask about maintenance history and recent upgrades, and keep the answers in writing.
- Check costs beyond rent (security deposit, broker fee if applicable, and utility responsibilities) so the full monthly total is clear early.