Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood
Midwood is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find many older building types, including pre-war stock. This page focuses on buildings near the 5 train, so you can screen for both commute and building-era fit. In Midwood, rated buildings average 3.0/5 across 25 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Find pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood. This page covers 176+ buildings that match the 5-train location filter plus the pre-war construction filter. Openigloo helps you narrow down buildings for your commute and building type using what other renters flagged, plus open-data signals and building detail pages. Review notes and Q&A can help you spot recurring issues early, before you schedule showings or ask for lease terms.
Pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood
Showing 163–176 of 176 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood.
/-73.949728,40.630027,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
848 East 28 Street
Midwood
/-73.938653,40.622571,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3720 Avenue L
Midwood
/-73.946674,40.629646,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3021 Avenue I
Midwood
/-73.946725,40.630191,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
850 East 31 Street
Midwood
/-73.941543,40.625808,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1155 E 35 St
Midwood
/-73.947643,40.62694,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2901 Avenue J
Midwood
/-73.946803,40.625306,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
2436 Nostrand Avenue
Midwood
/-73.93991,40.624839,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
3614 Avenue K
Midwood
/-73.940721,40.623758,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1106 East 36 Street
Midwood
/-73.947999,40.628627,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
917 East 29 Street
Midwood
/-73.942444,40.627542,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1748 Flatbush Avenue
Midwood
/-73.940396,40.624572,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1071 East 36 Street
Midwood
/-73.941167,40.623912,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
1235 East 35 Street
Midwood
/-73.950102,40.629965,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
861 East 27 Street
Midwood
What to check before for pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood
- Confirm the building is truly pre-war (built before 1947) on the building page before touring.
- Check for practical commute fit: verify walking/transfers to the 5 train from your specific unit location and schedule.
- Use the “rated buildings” set as a reality check: look at the rating on the building page and read the underlying comments, not just the score.
- Ask about elevator status, laundry access, and heat/hot-water setup; older buildings often vary by property.
- Before signing, request the full monthly cost breakdown (rent, any required fees, and likely move-in charges) so you can compare units apples-to-apples.