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Pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus

Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often look for building options along key transit lines and daily commute routes. On Openigloo, you can filter for building types like pre-war buildings and compare them across the same area so tours are easier to plan. For Gowanus, the average building rating is 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus, with 257+ buildings in scope. Use this page to narrow by building age and proximity to the B61 corridor, then compare what’s currently available across different buildings. Openigloo helps you review real, building-level signals before you tour: community feedback, open-data indicators, and renter questions/answers so you can confirm how the building runs in day-to-day life. That way, you spend less time guessing and more time verifying details that affect your lease and move-in timeline.

Pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus

Showing 163–180 of 257 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus.

156 12 Street

156 12 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
44 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 14 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

154 14 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
294 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

294 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 14 St

150 14 St

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
200 13 Street

200 13 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
178 10 Street

178 10 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 15 Street

60 15 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
133 open violations
1 litigation case
Bedbug history
198 11 Street

198 11 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
510 3 Avenue

510 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
538 4 Avenue

538 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 9 Street

140 9 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
254 6 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

254 6 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
541A 3 Avenue
Good cause

541A 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
186 Butler Street
Good cause

186 Butler Street

Gowanus

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
506 President Street

506 President Street

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 10 Street
Good cause

140 10 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
283 3 Avenue

283 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
488 President Street

488 President Street

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the B61 bus in Gowanus

  • Confirm the building is truly pre-war (built before 1947) and match it to your tolerance for maintenance cadence and elevator/entry setup.
  • Use the B61 bus proximity as a route check—verify walking time at the hours you’ll commute, since block-to-block access varies.
  • Look at what tenants say about responsiveness and common issues in the building, then ask management about current repairs and timelines.
  • Before signing, ask for the full move-in cost beyond rent (application/processing fees, security deposit, and any typical move-in requirements).
  • If you’re considering an apartment that’s available now, compare offer terms (lease start date and any incentives) across buildings, not just across unit types.

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