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Pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington

Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood where many apartment-hunting options cluster around convenient transit access, which makes it a common choice for renters who want a straightforward commute. This page narrows to pre-war buildings that align with B-train travel needs. For building quality signals, Kensington currently has an average building rating of 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Explore pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington, Brooklyn—119+ buildings to browse with Openigloo filters. This page combines “B-train” commuting relevance with a pre-war building timeframe, so you can narrow faster than scrolling general Kensington inventories. Use Openigloo to compare buildings with tenant-first signals: building-level notes, ratings from rated buildings, and practical Q&A that highlights what to confirm before you apply. You can also cross-check open records and building-specific details so you’re not relying on the ad copy alone.

Pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington

Showing 1–18 of 119 pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington.

245 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

245 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
619 East 7 Street

619 East 7 Street

Kensington

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3747 18 Avenue
Good cause

3747 18 Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
239 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
332 Parkville Avenue

332 Parkville Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
432 Coney Island Avenue

432 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
913 Cortelyou Road

913 Cortelyou Road

Kensington

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
921 Newkirk Avenue

921 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
573 East 8 Street

573 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
928 Cortelyou Road
Rent-stabilized

928 Cortelyou Road

Kensington

1 eviction
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
576 East 8 Street

576 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
434 Coney Island Avenue

434 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
58 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
604 East 8 Street

604 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
724 Ditmas Avenue

724 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
288 Webster Avenue

288 Webster Avenue

Kensington

2 evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
566 East 8 Street

566 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 Newkirk Avenue

301 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
704 Ditmas Avenue

704 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
315 Webster Avenue

315 Webster Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington

  • Expect a mix of pre-war building layouts—confirm elevator access, laundry in-building (or not), and whether any recent work affects move-in timelines.
  • Use the page to shortlist buildings, then verify the full monthly cost (rent plus broker fee, deposit, and expected utilities) before you commit.
  • Look for “with available apartments” status and ask about lease start dates, term length, and renewal terms where applicable.
  • Confirm commuting reality: verify the exact B train stop(s) you’ll use and the walking time from the building’s address.
  • Before signing, request current pet policy, parking rules, and any building application requirements (IDs, income docs, references).

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