Openigloo home

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 37–54 of 119 pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington.

784 Coney Island Avenue

784 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
902 Ditmas Avenue

902 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
468 East 9 Street

468 East 9 Street

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
343 Parkville Avenue

343 Parkville Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
966 Coney Island Avenue

966 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
9 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
546 East 9 Street
Good cause

546 East 9 Street

Kensington

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
243 Newkirk Avenue
Rent-stabilized

243 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
287 Newkirk Avenue

287 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
323 Parkville Avenue

323 Parkville Avenue

Kensington

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
720 Ditmas Avenue

720 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
910 Ditmas Avenue

910 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
640 Ditmas Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

640 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
126 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
596 East 8 Street

596 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1022 Coney Island Avenue

1022 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
909 Newkirk Avenue

909 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1032 Coney Island Avenue

1032 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
931 Foster Avenue

931 Foster Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
607 East 8 Street

607 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
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).

Nearby neighborhoods in Brooklyn

More building filters

Pre-war buildings near the B train in other NYC boroughs

FAQ