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Pre-war buildings near the F train in Kensington

Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often look for walkable access to transit and a mix of older building stock. On Openigloo, this page focuses on pre-war buildings near the F train within Kensington, so you can compare buildings that match both criteria. Kensington has an average building rating of 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the F train in Kensington, Brooklyn. This page covers 846+ buildings that match a two-part filter: F-train location and pre-war construction (built before 1947). Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings with real-world signals, including ratings from rated buildings and building details pulled into one place. Use the reviews and tenant Q&A to sanity-check day-to-day factors, then confirm anything critical with the management office before you sign a lease.

Pre-war buildings near the F train in Kensington

Showing 127–144 of 846 pre-war buildings near the F train in Kensington.

531 Mcdonald Avenue

531 Mcdonald Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
359 East 7 Street

359 East 7 Street

Kensington

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
523 Mcdonald Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

523 Mcdonald Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
143 Chester Avenue

143 Chester Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
275 Dahill Road

275 Dahill Road

Kensington

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
395 East 4 Street

395 East 4 Street

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
4027 18 Avenue

4027 18 Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
526 East 9 Street

526 East 9 Street

Kensington

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
787 East 5 Street

787 East 5 Street

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
403 Church Avenue

403 Church Avenue

Kensington

1 eviction
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
666 East 5 Street

666 East 5 Street

Kensington

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

223 East 8 Street

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
529 East 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

529 East 5 Street

Kensington

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1139 36 Street

1139 36 Street

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
708 Avenue C
Good cause

708 Avenue C

Kensington

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 Chester Avenue

101 Chester Avenue

Kensington

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

615 East 2 Street

Kensington

1 eviction
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
225 Foster Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

225 Foster Avenue

Kensington

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history

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

  • Expect older construction: ask about recent building systems work (plumbing, electrical, heating) and how maintenance is handled for the specific unit you want.
  • Use the building page to verify F-train access in practice (walk time, elevator/stairs availability, and nighttime routes), not just map distance.
  • Confirm the lease terms and any restrictions tied to the building, including renewal options and how rent changes are communicated.
  • Check for current availability and pricing on the building page (some buildings may have limited move-in windows).
  • If you have special needs (accessibility, storage, laundry requirements), ask the building directly—filters won’t cover every unit-level detail.

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