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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 55–72 of 176 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood.

2388 Nostrand Avenue

2388 Nostrand Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1708 Flatbush Avenue

1708 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1081 East 27 Street

1081 East 27 Street

Midwood

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1732 Flatbush Avenue

1732 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1798 Flatbush Avenue

1798 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
965 East 31 Street

965 East 31 Street

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1110 East 36 Street

1110 East 36 Street

Midwood

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3810 Avenue L

3810 Avenue L

Midwood

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3006 Avenue K
Good cause

3006 Avenue K

Midwood

1 eviction
4 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1865 New York Avenue

1865 New York Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1791 New York Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1791 New York Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
58 open violations
12 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1905 New York Avenue

1905 New York Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3000 Avenue K

3000 Avenue K

Midwood

1 eviction
30 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1826 Flatbush Avenue

1826 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1850 Flatbush Avenue

1850 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
980 East 32 Street

980 East 32 Street

Midwood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3121 Avenue I
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

3121 Avenue I

Midwood

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1322 East 34 Street

1322 East 34 Street

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

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.

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