Pre-war buildings near transit in Gowanus
Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often balance everyday access to subway and the realities of older building stock. On Openigloo, you can filter down to buildings that match your priorities while checking what renters report about each property. In Gowanus, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near transit in Gowanus, Brooklyn. This page includes 278+ eligible buildings, so you can compare options by location, building signals, and what renters report. Openigloo brings renter-first context to each building: ratings from rated buildings, open-data signals we can verify, and practical notes from people who’ve toured or lived there. Use the details on each building page to narrow down before you schedule showings.
Pre-war buildings near transit in Gowanus
Showing 235–252 of 278 pre-war buildings near transit in Gowanus.
/-73.991459,40.671837,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
173 9 St
Gowanus
/-73.991473,40.668111,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
196 13 Street
Gowanus
/-73.99018,40.669592,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
229 11 Street
Gowanus
/-73.992341,40.670284,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
160 11 Street
Gowanus
/-73.994679,40.667984,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
68 15 Street
Gowanus
/-73.991238,40.67223,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
140 8 Street
Gowanus
/-73.990207,40.668989,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
486 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.990115,40.669032,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
482 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.989493,40.671769,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
179 8 Street
Gowanus
/-73.983878,40.676693,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
248 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.992356,40.672291,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
147 9 Street
Gowanus
/-73.991291,40.671457,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
462 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.984072,40.676397,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
260 4 Avenue
Gowanus
194 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.991331,40.671394,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
464 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.990969,40.670398,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
232 10 Street
Gowanus
/-73.98954,40.671408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
182 8 Street
Gowanus
/-73.991447,40.672339,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
134 8 Street
Gowanus
What to check before for pre-war buildings near transit in Gowanus
- Confirm the commute fit: “near transit” varies by entrance and walking route, so check your exact stop and walking time at different hours.
- Check the pre-war building details that affect move-in: heat and hot-water setup, window condition, elevator access, and any reported maintenance patterns in renter feedback.
- Compare what’s listed for the specific unit (rent, net effective cost, and availability). If utilities are not included, ask for the expected monthly total before you sign.
- When contacting the building, verify practical move-in items that can change by unit: pets, in-unit laundry, parking, and lease terms.
- Use rated building context to set expectations: the page’s overall rating is based on 20 rated buildings, which may not represent every unit or floorplan.