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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 37–54 of 95 pre-war buildings near the L train in Greenpoint.

29 Russell Street

29 Russell Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 Russell Street

16 Russell Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
204 Engert Avenue
Rent-stabilized

204 Engert Avenue

Greenpoint

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

127 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
515 Meeker Avenue
Rent-stabilized

515 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Russell Street

17 Russell Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
188 Engert Avenue
Rent-stabilized

188 Engert Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
535 Meeker Avenue

535 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
556 Humboldt Street

556 Humboldt Street

Greenpoint

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

505 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
545 Meeker Avenue
Rent-stabilized

545 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
68 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
511 Graham Avenue
Good cause

511 Graham Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
27 Russell Street

27 Russell Street

Greenpoint

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

142 Newton Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
9 Russell Street

9 Russell Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
553 Meeker Avenue
Rent-stabilized

553 Meeker Avenue

Greenpoint

No evictions
31 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
564 Humboldt Street

564 Humboldt Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
566 Humboldt Street

566 Humboldt Street

Greenpoint

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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