Pre-war buildings near the SIM5 bus in Gowanus
Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often look for older building stock close to key transit options. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the SIM5 bus, with 18+ eligible buildings for you to compare. For building quality signals in the area, Gowanus has an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 20 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the SIM5 bus in Gowanus: 18+ eligible buildings on Openigloo. This page narrows to the SIM5 corridor and buildings built before 1947. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using renter-first context, including rated-building signals and what tenants point out in Q&A. You can also cross-check open-data details tied to the building so you’re not relying only on a listing description.
Pre-war buildings near the SIM5 bus in Gowanus
Showing 1–18 of 18 pre-war buildings near the SIM5 bus in Gowanus.
/-73.993367,40.666485,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
84 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993983,40.666791,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
64 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993511,40.666552,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
80 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993531,40.666141,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
159 Prospect Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.99387,40.666736,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
68 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993926,40.666763,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
66 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993373,40.666058,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
165 Prospect Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.993631,40.666804,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
72 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993257,40.666346,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
88-15 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.99407,40.666809,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
62 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993695,40.666652,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
74 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993573,40.666582,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
78 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993336,40.666408,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
86 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993719,40.66629,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
153 Prospect Avenue
Gowanus
/-73.994277,40.666983,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
56 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993634,40.666611,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
76 16 Street
Gowanus
/-73.993433,40.666517,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
82 16 Street
Gowanus
169 Prospect Avenue
Gowanus
What to check before choosing a pre-war building near the SIM5 bus in Gowanus
- Confirm the building year matches the pre-war filter (built before 1947) before you schedule a tour.
- Use the SIM5 location context to plan your commute: walk the block and check bus timing against your typical hours.
- Read the building’s Q&A and rated-building signals to spot patterns on maintenance, management responsiveness, and noise.
- Before applying, verify lease terms directly with the landlord or broker (renewal expectations, fees, and any move-in requirements).
- If a unit is advertised as available, ask about current conditions that may not be reflected in older records (repairs, pest prevention, and common-area upkeep).