What does “recommended-by-renters” mean on this Gowanus building page?

It’s a secondary filter that surfaces buildings where renter feedback and tenant Q&A provide positive, practical signals. You should still read the details for your specific unit and ask the building the same questions renters raised.

How many buildings are currently recommended by renters in Gowanus?

There are 12+ buildings on this page right now, matching the Gowanus scope and the recommended-by-renters filter.

Do renter recommendations guarantee a smooth move or a specific unit experience?

No. Building-level experiences can vary by unit, floor, lease start date, and ongoing staff changes. Use the renter notes to build your question list, then confirm the specifics with management before applying.

What should I verify before submitting an application?

Ask about deposits and any fee expectations, utilities responsibility, lease renewal or transfer policies, and any building rules that affect daily life (entry, packages, laundry, and noise). Look for these topics in the Q&A and confirm directly.

Are there any common fee or cost details people miss when using a recommendations-based filter?

Yes—many renters focus on the asking rent but miss total monthly cost and move-in requirements. Confirm the full cost breakdown (deposit, broker fee policy if applicable, and recurring building charges) before signing.

If I’m looking for something specific (pets, accessibility, or a certain move-in date), what’s the next step?

Use additional filters on top of this page (such as pet-friendly, high-rise, or with available apartments) and then read the most relevant Q&A for that building to confirm the constraints that apply to your situation.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope right now?

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.

Buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus

Gowanus in Brooklyn has 12+ buildings surfaced by Openigloo’s renter recommendation filter on this page. You can start by screening buildings that match renter sentiment, then confirm the details with the management office. Across 20 rated buildings, Gowanus has an average building rating of 3.5/5 (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus, Brooklyn—12+ buildings match this Openigloo filter right now. Use this page to focus on buildings where renters have left useful signals about day-to-day living. Openigloo pairs building reviews with open-data signals and renter Q&A so you can sanity-check what matters for your move: maintenance responsiveness, layout fit, and what to ask before you sign. Start with the buildings that show up most often in tenant recommendations, then verify details directly with the building.

Showing 1–12 of 12 buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus.

Rent-stabilized

365 Bond Street

Gowanus

150 4 Avenue

4.4(10)

Gowanus

1 eviction

12 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

363 Bond Street

Gowanus

414 4 Avenue

Gowanus

202 8 Street

4.1(5)

Gowanus

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

237 11 Street

4.8(4)

Gowanus

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

Bedbug history

240 3 Avenue

4.3(3)

Gowanus

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

Good cause

517 3 Avenue

Gowanus

574 4 Avenue

4.5(3)

Gowanus

1 eviction

3 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

Rent-stabilized

577 3 Avenue

3.7(3)

Gowanus

No evictions

1 open violation

No litigation history

No bedbug history

216 7 Street

4.0(3)

Gowanus

No evictions

11 open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

86 16 Street

4.3(3)

Gowanus

No evictions

No open violations

No litigation history

No bedbug history

What to check before for buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus

Openigloo’s “recommended-by-renters” filter highlights buildings with renter-sourced signals; read the most recent Q&A threads to match your concerns (noise, repairs, package handling).
Confirm the full monthly move-in picture, not just the advertised rent: ask about deposits, any broker fee policy, and expected recurring charges before applying.
Check lease terms and renewal practices in the Q&A; don’t assume the same experience will apply to your unit or move-in date.
If a building has restrictions (for example, pets, access, or utilities), verify them in writing with the management office before signing.
Use “with available apartments” on top if you need something available immediately, so you don’t waste time on buildings with no current availability.

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

Williamsburg

182 buildings

Bushwick

123 buildings

Crown Heights

112 buildings

Bedford-Stuyvesant

78 buildings

Park Slope

47 buildings

Stuyvesant Heights

43 buildings

More filters for buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus

Buildings recommended by renters near the R train in Gowanus

12 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the B103 bus in Gowanus

12 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the B63 bus in Gowanus

12 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the B37 bus in Gowanus

12 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near transit in Gowanus

12 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM2 bus in Gowanus

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the F train in Gowanus

10 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters near the G train in Gowanus

10 buildings

Other building filters

Buildings without bedbugs in Gowanus

354 buildings

Buildings without rodents in Gowanus

349 buildings

Buildings with low eviction rates in Gowanus

294 buildings

Buildings with low litigation rates in Gowanus

274 buildings

Buildings with low open violation rates in Gowanus

75 buildings

Buildings with high tenant retention in Gowanus

26 buildings

Buildings with low rent increases in Gowanus

25 buildings

Buildings highly rated for trash management in Gowanus

10 buildings

Buildings highly rated for pest control in Gowanus

10 buildings

Buildings highly rated for water pressure in Gowanus

9 buildings

Buildings highly rated for heat in Gowanus

9 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in other NYC boroughs

Manhattan

2,249 buildings

Queens

197 buildings

Bronx

39 buildings

Buildings recommended by renters in Gowanus