What does this page mean by “pre-war” buildings?

“Pre-war” here means buildings that were constructed before 1947. Openigloo uses building records to tag the construction era so you can focus your search on older building stock.

How does “near the SIM4 bus” work on Openigloo?

The SIM4 bus filter narrows results to buildings that are located close to the SIM4 route. Use it to shortlist, then verify your actual walk time from the specific address during your search.

Are these buildings guaranteed to have available apartments right now?

Not automatically. This page focuses on the filter scope (pre-war + SIM4 area). For quickest move-in timelines, confirm availability on the building’s current Openigloo page before applying.

What should I verify before signing a lease in an older (pre-war) building?

Confirm heating and hot water operation, the maintenance track record, any known building-wide issues, and whether repairs are scheduled. Also ask about deposit and fee requirements, and get the lease terms in writing.

Where do the “rated buildings” signals come from?

Openigloo aggregates signals from rated buildings in this scope. For anything critical—rules, fees, schedules, and unit-specific expectations—use reviews as context and confirm directly with the building.

Does this page guarantee any tenant protections or regulatory status (like rent stabilization)?

No. This page is about construction era (pre-war) and transit proximity (SIM4). If you need regulatory protections, check the specific building details on its page and ask the management office.

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus

Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where pre-war building stock is common, and the SIM4 bus route can be a useful anchor for getting around. On Openigloo, this scope returns 197+ matching buildings for renters comparing building options in the area. Across Gowanus, the average building rating is 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus. Openigloo currently shows 197+ buildings that match this filter pair, so you can compare locations without hunting across multiple searches. Use Openigloo to narrow faster with building-level signals from rated buildings plus practical context from tenant experiences. You can also verify key details like access, building rules, and current availability before you apply or sign a lease.

Showing 181–197 of 197 pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus.

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177 8 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus

Pre-war buildings near the SIM4 bus in Gowanus

177 8 Street

246 7 Street

486 3 Avenue

111 15 Street

145 9 Street

82 16 Street

282 10 Street

137 14 Street

169 Prospect Avenue

135 14 Street

191 12 Street

205 11 Street

242 10 Street

181 12 Street

266 10 Street

211A 9 Street

170 14 Street

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