Pre-war buildings near the SIM34 bus in Gowanus
Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood with a mix of older building stock and transit-oriented streets, which can make it useful for renters who want pre-war architecture while staying close to bus access. This page narrows your search to 226+ eligible buildings near the SIM34 bus. In Gowanus, rated buildings show an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ).
This page helps you find pre-war buildings near the SIM34 bus in Gowanus, Brooklyn. You’re looking at 226+ buildings that match the filter pair so you can compare options around the same transit line. Openigloo brings building-level details together with renter-first signals, including ratings from rated buildings, what tenants report, and practical listings context. Use the building pages to review recorded condition/operations info, check recent user notes, and confirm the items that matter for move-in and day-to-day life directly with management before signing.
Pre-war buildings near the SIM34 bus in Gowanus
Showing 217–226 of 226 pre-war buildings near the SIM34 bus in Gowanus.

169 Prospect Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.993022,40.668382,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
135 14 Street
Gowanus
/-73.991308,40.669248,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
191 12 Street
Gowanus
/-73.99082,40.669897,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
205 11 Street
Gowanus
/-73.990746,40.670275,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
242 10 Street
Gowanus
/-73.991569,40.669421,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
181 12 Street
Gowanus
/-73.985869,40.677365,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
279 3 Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.990149,40.669998,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
266 10 Street
Gowanus
/-73.989724,40.671093,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
211A 9 Street
Gowanus
/-73.992243,40.667612,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
170 14 Street
Gowanus
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the SIM34 bus in Gowanus
- Filter pair explained: “pre-war” narrows to buildings built before 1947, and “SIM34 bus” focuses your search around that route area in Gowanus.
- Compare commute realism: verify your closest stop, walking time, and transfer options for your schedule, since “near the SIM34 bus” can vary by block.
- Watch for practical building age considerations: ask about elevator reliability, heat/hot water performance, and how repairs are handled in winter and peak periods.
- Confirm current apartment rules before committing: building-specific policies on pets, laundry access, storage, and packages can differ even within the same neighborhood and building type.
- Don’t rely only on building data: check the full rent/fees breakdown and all lease terms (deposit, move-in requirements, and any renewal conditions) with the landlord or broker. Use Openigloo notes to know what to ask.