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Pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill

Ocean Hill is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often look for buildings that fit both commute needs and building age. On Openigloo, this scope focuses on J-train-adjacent, pre-war buildings. For Ocean Hill specifically, the average building rating is 2.8/5 across 16 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill on Openigloo. This scope covers 997+ buildings that match the J-train + pre-war pairing, so you can focus on areas of the neighborhood with that commute pattern. Openigloo helps you compare buildings using what renters actually share, plus open-data signals where available. Use the rated-building info, building details, and tenant Q&A to confirm whether the unit, fees, and lease terms match what you need before you apply.

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill

Showing 451–468 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

127 Somers Street

127 Somers Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68A Hull Street

68A Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2132A Fulton Street

2132A Fulton Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
48 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
94 Hull Street

94 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
259 Sumpter Street

259 Sumpter Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1136 Herkimer Street

1136 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Somers Street

140 Somers Street

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
60 Hull Street

60 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
146 Hull Street

146 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
155 Hull Street

155 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
525 Chauncey Street

525 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
438 Chauncey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

438 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1321 Herkimer Street

1321 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140A Hull Street

140A Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1240 Herkimer Street

1240 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
12 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
37 Thomas S Boyland Street

37 Thomas S Boyland Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1255 Herkimer Street

1255 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
481 Marion Street

481 Marion Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill

  • Filter to buildings tagged as near the J train and built pre-1947, then check the exact address and cross-streets to confirm your commute route.
  • Read the building’s details alongside the tenant Q&A for real-world notes (noise, maintenance follow-through, landlord responsiveness) that may not be captured in listing photos.
  • Confirm the full move-in cost beyond rent: deposits, broker fees (if applicable), and any recurring charges called out by the building or listing.
  • Ask about lease specifics that can affect your plan: renewal/transfer options, end-of-lease timing, and any restrictions on guests or occupancy.
  • If you’re sensitive to building conditions, inspect for pests/infestations and ask about recent remediation and current prevention steps, since pre-war stock can vary widely by building.

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