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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 145–162 of 257 pre-war buildings near the B61 bus in Gowanus.

493 Union Street

493 Union Street

Gowanus

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
524 3 Avenue
Good cause

524 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
128 2 Street

128 2 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 14 Street

152 14 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 10 Street

280 10 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
152 9 St
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

152 9 St

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
130 8 Street

130 8 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
280 Nevins Street
Good cause

280 Nevins Street

Gowanus

No evictions
3 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
87 16 Street

87 16 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 15 Street

106 15 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
487 Carroll Street

487 Carroll Street

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
257 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

257 3 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
180A 8 Street

180A 8 Street

Gowanus

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
571 Union Street

571 Union Street

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 4 Avenue

262 4 Avenue

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
570 Sackett Street

570 Sackett Street

Gowanus

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
527 Rear Carroll Street
Good cause

527 Rear Carroll Street

Gowanus

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
211 9 St

211 9 St

Gowanus

No evictions
2 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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