Pre-war buildings near the R train in Gowanus

“Pre-war” refers to buildings constructed before 1947. Use this filter to focus your search on older building stock, then confirm current conditions with the building directly.

This page is scoped to buildings in Gowanus that fit the R train commute filter. Still, confirm the practical route and walk time from your target entrance so the commute matches your schedule.

278+ is the number of buildings that match these filters in the current Openigloo snapshot. Actual availability can change, so check each building’s current status.

Treat scores and Q&A as a starting point. Read patterns in the notes (repair responsiveness, noise, building upkeep), then verify key details with the landlord or management before applying.

Ask about heat/hot water performance, maintenance history, elevator reliability (if applicable), noise/vibration, and any recent renovations. Older buildings can vary widely unit-to-unit.

No. Proximity can still mean street noise or foot traffic depending on the block and time of day. Confirm with the building and consider visiting at the times you would commute.

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