What does “good cause” mean for buildings in this search?

“Good cause” is a tenant-protection category that limits certain rent increases and non-renewals under applicable rules. This page narrows the building set, but you should still confirm the building’s specific renewal and notice process with management for your unit situation.

What does “near the R train” include here?

This filter targets buildings located in the Gowanus area that match the page’s R-train proximity criteria. Still, verify your exact walking time and transfer plan using the building’s location details before committing to tours.

How many buildings match my filters in Gowanus right now?

Openigloo currently shows 66+ buildings that match the good cause + R train filter pair in Gowanus.

Do the building ratings here reflect individual apartments?

No. Ratings shown on Openigloo are for rated buildings, not for every individual apartment. Use them to spot patterns, then ask about the specific unit, condition, and any recent updates.

Is “good cause” a guarantee that a lease will be renewed for my specific situation?

No. It’s a filter for tenant-protection rules, but lease outcomes can depend on circumstances and required notice/documentation. Ask management to explain how renewals and any related documentation work for your case.

What should I verify before applying or signing in a Gowanus building?

Confirm the full rent ledger (including any required fees), ask about building policies that affect move-in timing, and verify what costs are due at signing versus later. Also confirm whether there are any unit-specific restrictions in your lease draft.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Gowanus

Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters can look for buildings that match specific commute and tenant-protection preferences. On Openigloo, you can narrow to options like good cause buildings near the R train, then compare what’s available building by building. For Gowanus, Openigloo shows an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find good cause buildings near the R train in Gowanus. Openigloo shows 66+ eligible buildings matching this filter pair, so you can focus on tenant-protection options while searching where you commute. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using available signals like rated-building feedback and structured building details, plus renter questions and answers to flag common issues early. Use the page to shortlist buildings, then confirm rules and fees directly with management before you sign.

Showing 37–54 of 66 good cause buildings near the R train in Gowanus.

Good cause buildings near the R train in Gowanus

Good cause buildings near the R train in Gowanus

280 Nevins Street

175 12 Street

257 3 Avenue

527 Rear Carroll Street

154 14 Street

254 6 Street

541A 3 Avenue

186 Butler Street

140 10 Street

78 16 Street

414 4 Avenue

250 4 Avenue

578 Union Street

303 Douglass Street

517 3 Avenue

639 Union Street

557 Union Street

153 Prospect Avenue

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