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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 73–90 of 119 pre-war buildings near the B train in Kensington.

401 East 9 Street
Rent-stabilized

401 East 9 Street

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
527 East 8 Street

527 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
457 East 9 Street

457 East 9 Street

Kensington

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

914 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
705 Foster Avenue

705 Foster Avenue

Kensington

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

931 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
970 Coney Island Avenue

970 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3801 18 Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3801 18 Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
708 Ditmas Avenue

708 Ditmas Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
605 East 8 Street

605 East 8 Street

Kensington

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

925 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
950 Newkirk Avenue

950 Newkirk Avenue

Kensington

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

314 Parkville Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1016 Coney Island Avenue

1016 Coney Island Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 East 9 Street

377 East 9 Street

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
217 Parkville Avenue

217 Parkville Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
499 Ocean Parkway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

499 Ocean Parkway

Kensington

No evictions
12 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
588 East 7 Street

588 East 7 Street

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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