Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus
In Gowanus, this page targets renter-recommended buildings near the R train, helping you focus on locations with a commute connection. You can filter down from 12+ eligible buildings and then review building-level details before you apply. For a simple quality snapshot, Gowanus has an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page covers buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus, with 12+ buildings that match the filter. Use it as a shortlist starting point for where renters have had positive experiences close to the R line. On Openigloo, you can review building feedback, compare key details side by side, and confirm what matters for your move. The signals here are grounded in renter recommendations and building data, but you should still verify availability, fees, and lease terms directly with the building.
Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus
Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus.

365 Bond Street
Gowanus
150 4 Avenue
Gowanus

363 Bond Street
Gowanus
/-73.987913,40.671778,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
414 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.988804,40.671006,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
202 8 Street
Gowanus
/-73.989916,40.669486,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
237 11 Street
Gowanus

240 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.992461,40.669406,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
517 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.992763,40.666082,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
574 4 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.994028,40.667463,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
577 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.989422,40.672188,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
216 7 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993336,40.666408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 16 Street
Gowanus
What to check before for buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus
- Start with the renter recommendations to narrow to buildings near the R train in Gowanus, then open each building to compare policies and current availability.
- Before signing, confirm the full monthly cost (rent plus any required fees, deposits, and add-on charges) and ask about move-in timing and lease start dates.
- If you’re sensitive to noise or commute time, visit the block at the times you’d realistically commute to confirm what “near the R train” feels like.
- Check building rules that commonly affect move-in (pets, package handling, laundry access, and any ID/credit requirements) and get them in writing.
- Use the building’s review and Q&A context to spot recurring issues, then ask targeted questions to the leasing office to confirm whether they still apply.