Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Kensington
Kensington is a Brooklyn neighborhood with 244+ eligible pre-war buildings near the Q train on Openigloo. This scope helps you combine building-era research with commute planning. In Kensington, avg_building_rating is 3.3/5 across 28 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the Q train in Kensington, Brooklyn. This page covers 244+ buildings and filters for both older building stock (pre-war) and close access to the Q line. On Openigloo, you can compare buildings using rated-building signals, practical details, and renter-facing research. Use the tenant Q&A and review information to spot patterns (maintenance, noise, responsiveness) and confirm the specifics directly with the building before you sign.
Pre-war buildings near the Q train in Kensington
Showing 163–180 of 244 pre-war buildings near the Q train in Kensington.
/-73.968138,40.633489,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
931 Newkirk Avenue
Kensington
/-73.971273,40.643161,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
285 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.967521,40.633704,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
970 Coney Island Avenue
Kensington
/-73.972417,40.640519,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
458 East 7 Street
Kensington

308 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.971364,40.643864,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
807 Beverley Road
Kensington
/-73.971252,40.640216,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
400 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.971743,40.64331,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
730 Beverley Road
Kensington
/-73.970429,40.64069,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
322 East 9 Street
Kensington
/-73.970122,40.633847,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3801 18 Avenue
Kensington
/-73.971628,40.644768,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
221 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.971005,40.636101,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
708 Ditmas Avenue
Kensington
/-73.970203,40.642175,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
263 East 9 Street
Kensington
/-73.969794,40.635148,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
605 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.971521,40.643846,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
253 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.970767,40.640171,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
401 East 8 Street
Kensington
/-73.968326,40.633398,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
925 Newkirk Avenue
Kensington
/-73.967461,40.633464,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
950 Newkirk Avenue
Kensington
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the Q train in Kensington
- Expect a mix of walk-ups and elevator buildings typical of pre-war housing; confirm laundry, storage, and heating type in the building details before applying.
- Use the Q-train angle as a planning tool: verify the closest station entrance and walking time at the hours you’d actually commute.
- Check whether the building has had recent renovations or responds to repair requests; look at what rated buildings mention consistently and ask follow-up questions.
- Before signing, confirm total move-in costs (deposit, broker fee if applicable, and any required fees), plus who pays for utilities where relevant.
- If you’re filtering for a specific commute and building style, shortlist a few options and compare the lease terms side-by-side, including renewals and any restrictions stated by the building.