Pre-war buildings near the L train in Brooklyn
Find pre-war buildings near the L train across Brooklyn. This Openigloo page covers 9,189+ buildings filtered to the L train corridor plus pre-1947 construction. Use Openigloo to compare buildings using available signals like ratings, notes from renters, and open-data context. You can also ask tenant-style questions and verify details directly with the building before you sign a lease, since listings and move-in rules can vary block to block.
Pre-war buildings near the L train in Brooklyn
Showing 7,093–7,110 of 9,189 pre-war buildings near the L train in Brooklyn.
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217 North 8 Street
Williamsburg
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816 Mac Donough Street
Ocean Hill
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931 East 88 Street
Canarsie
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9118 Avenue L
Canarsie
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731 New Jersey Avenue
East New York
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9817 Flatlands Avenue
Canarsie
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158 Pennsylvania Avenue
East New York
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227 Wilson Avenue
Bushwick
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1417 Herkimer Street
Ocean Hill

248 Mckibbin St
East Williamsburg
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364 South 1 Street
Williamsburg
186 North 6 Street
Williamsburg
265 South 2 Street
Williamsburg
55 Hope Street
Williamsburg
255 Mc Kibbin Street
East Williamsburg
180 North 7 Street
Williamsburg

383 South 3 Street
Williamsburg
164 Havemeyer Street
Williamsburg
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the L train in Brooklyn
- Confirm how “near the L train” is reflected for each building (walking time, station options, and whether the commute still works at your preferred times).
- Check the pre-war building realities: confirm heating setup, elevator status, water pressure, and any recent upgrades or deferred maintenance notes in building data.
- If you’re considering multiple apartments, compare the full lease picture: monthly rent, any move-in fees, broker fees, required deposits, and the exact lease start/end dates.
- Use Openigloo’s building pages to scan what’s known from renters and open records, then ask the building directly about current conditions and any recent policy changes.
- Watch for common pre-war constraints like smaller rooms, walk-up vs. elevator access, and older building systems that may affect comfort and costs. Ask before you apply.