Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Gowanus
Gowanus in Brooklyn is a compact, transit-connected neighborhood where renters often look for day-to-day convenience and commutes along key rail lines. This page focuses on buildings near the R train and uses a tenant-retention signal to help you shortlist. For Gowanus specifically, rated buildings average 3.5/5 (across 20 rated buildings). (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Gowanus. This Openigloo page covers 26+ buildings and applies a multi-filter pair: high-retention tenant signals plus proximity to the R train. Use Openigloo to sanity-check fit before you tour. You can review rated buildings data, read what tenants and renters note in building Q&A, and compare live availability details when you’re ready to move.
Buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Gowanus
Showing 19–26 of 26 buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Gowanus.
/-73.990115,40.669032,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
482 4 Avenue
Gowanus

194 Butler Street
Gowanus
/-73.98954,40.671408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
182 8 Street
Gowanus
/-73.992495,40.670646,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 11 Street
Gowanus
/-73.989704,40.669796,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
282 10 Street
Gowanus
/-73.984102,40.678047,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
633 Union Street
Gowanus
/-73.990149,40.669998,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
266 10 Street
Gowanus
/-73.987869,40.674478,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
363 3 Avenue
Gowanus
What to check before for buildings with high tenant retention near the R train in Gowanus
- Start with the R-train commute: confirm the walk time you’ll actually use and whether transfers are needed for your work route.
- Review the high-retention signal, then match it to your needs by checking lease terms, maintenance responsiveness, and any patterns mentioned in Q&A.
- Filter further by what you care about next (pet policy, move-in timing, and current availability) so you’re not comparing buildings that can’t work.
- Before you sign, ask about the full move-in cost beyond rent (fees, deposits, and utilities) and whether any building rules affect day-to-day living.