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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 127–144 of 257 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus.

518 4 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

518 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
192 11 Street

192 11 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 4 Avenue

230 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
530 4 Avenue

530 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

256 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
188 Butler Street
Good cause

188 Butler Street

Gowanus

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 9 Street

149 9 Street

Gowanus

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
536 4 Avenue

536 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
337 Rear Nevins Street

337 Rear Nevins Street

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

152 8 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
511 President Street

511 President Street

Gowanus

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
381 Bond Street

381 Bond Street

Gowanus

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 11 Street

149 11 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
573 Union Street

573 Union Street

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
235 9 Street

235 9 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 Bond Street

243 Bond Street

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
490 President Street

490 President Street

Gowanus

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

501 President Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
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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