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Pre-war buildings near the F train in Gowanus

Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll often find older buildings alongside newer renovations, and it’s commonly chosen for transit access and proximity to key parts of the borough. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the F train so you can compare options using the same filters. In Gowanus, the average building rating is 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page helps you browse buildings in Gowanus, Brooklyn—specifically pre-war buildings near the F train—with 243+ buildings currently matching the scope. Openigloo brings together building-level info, tenant-driven Q&A, and review signals so you can narrow down what matters before you tour. Use the page to compare buildings, read what renters mention most, and verify details like utilities, fees, and move-in terms directly with the building or management.

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Gowanus

Showing 181–198 of 243 pre-war buildings near the F train in Gowanus.

192 9 Street

192 9 Street

1.8(4)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
480 3 Avenue

480 3 Avenue

2.5(4)

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
181 14 Avenue Apt 2
Rent-stabilized

181 14 Avenue Apt 2

2.0(3)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
517 3 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

517 3 Avenue

3.0(3)

Gowanus

1 eviction
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
216 7 Street

216 7 Street

4.0(3)

Gowanus

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
86 16 Street

86 16 Street

4.3(3)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
557 Union Street
Good cause

557 Union Street

2.5(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
153 Prospect Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

153 Prospect Avenue

3.3(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
162 8 Street
Rent-stabilized

162 8 Street

4.4(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
524 4 Avenue

524 4 Avenue

3.0(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
31 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 12 Street
Rent-stabilized

207 12 Street

4.1(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
56 16 Street

56 16 Street

4.7(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
76 16 Street
Rent-stabilized

76 16 Street

4.6(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
117 15 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

117 15 Street

3.8(2)

Gowanus

1 eviction
1 open violation
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
171 8 Street

171 8 Street

2.9(2)

Gowanus

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
97 15 Street

97 15 Street

3.6(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
185 8 Street

185 8 Street

4.3(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
555 Union Street
Good cause

555 Union Street

3.6(2)

Gowanus

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the F train in Gowanus

  • Expect a mix of older building layouts: confirm what’s included in the rent (heat/hot water, laundry access, storage) and how utilities are handled.
  • Filter for F-train proximity, then still check the exact walk time from the building to the station entrance and nearby crossings.
  • Use Openigloo ratings and tenant comments from rated buildings to sanity-check management responsiveness and building maintenance patterns.
  • Before signing, ask about pre-war-specific considerations: noise, radiator/thermostat behavior, and any known building upgrades or ongoing work.
  • Verify move-in costs (broker fee, security deposit, and any required documentation) since the full monthly cost can differ from the asking rent.

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