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Pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint

Greenpoint is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters commonly prioritize commute practicality and building-by-building differences, especially when focusing on pre-war stock. This page narrows to pre-war buildings near the L train with 95+ buildings currently matching the filters. In Greenpoint, the average building rating is 3.5/5 across 82 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint. This page covers 95+ buildings that match the “l-train + pre-war” filters, so you can focus on building age and commute options while you compare what’s currently available. Openigloo brings building-level signals and renter feedback together, with ratings from rated buildings and data you can verify. Use tenant Q&A and review notes to spot common issues early, then confirm details with the management office before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint

Showing 19–36 of 95 pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint.

132 Newton Street

132 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 Bayard St

136 Bayard St

Greenpoint

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Guernsey Street

72 Guernsey Street

Greenpoint

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
486 Graham Avenue

486 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
519 Graham Avenue

519 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
140 Newton Street
Rent-stabilized

140 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
129 Newton Street
Rent-stabilized

129 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
880 Lorimer Street
Rent-stabilized

880 Lorimer Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
138 Newton Street

138 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Newton Street

131 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
773 Meeker Avenue

773 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
164 Newton Street

164 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
136 Engert Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

136 Engert Avenue

Greenpoint

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
489 Graham Avenue

489 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
517 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

517 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
161 Newton Street
Rent-stabilized

161 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
518 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized

518 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
26 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
441 Meeker Avenue

441 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint

  • Confirm the exact L train stop you’d use and typical walking time from the building; “near the L” can still vary block to block.
  • Check whether the pre-war designation matches your expectations for layout, heating, and maintenance history; older buildings often need more unit-by-unit verification.
  • Use the rated buildings score as a starting point, but filter further by what matters to you (noise, storage, entry/amenities, and how the building handles repairs).
  • Before paying fees, ask about move-in costs, deposit rules, and lease terms; building policies can differ even within the same building-age category.
  • If you plan to bring a pet, confirm the building’s policy and any required documentation directly with the landlord or doorman—policies are not uniform.

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