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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 145–162 of 176 pre-war buildings near the 5 train in Midwood.

1124 East 35 Street

1124 East 35 Street

Midwood

No evictions
12 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1842 New York Avenue

1842 New York Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
935 East 29 Street

935 East 29 Street

Midwood

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1302 East 37 Street

1302 East 37 Street

Midwood

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3809 Kings Highway

3809 Kings Highway

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1275 East 37 Street

1275 East 37 Street

Midwood

No evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3022 Avenue I

3022 Avenue I

Midwood

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1886 New York Avenue

1886 New York Avenue

Midwood

2 evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3021 Avenue J

3021 Avenue J

Midwood

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1277 East 38 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1277 East 38 Street

Midwood

2 evictions
32 open violations
7 litigation cases
Bedbug history
976 East 29 Street

976 East 29 Street

Midwood

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
3417 Avenue J
Good cause

3417 Avenue J

Midwood

1 eviction
10 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1866 Flatbush Avenue

1866 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1906 Flatbush Avenue

1906 Flatbush Avenue

Midwood

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
860 East   27 Street
Good cause

860 East 27 Street

Midwood

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
3203 Avenue J

3203 Avenue J

Midwood

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
3811 Kings Highway

3811 Kings Highway

Midwood

1 eviction
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1234 East 35 Street

1234 East 35 Street

Midwood

No evictions
4 open violations
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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