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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 37–54 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

790 Mac Donough Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

790 Mac Donough Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
723 Decatur Street

723 Decatur Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2009 Fulton Street

2009 Fulton Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
601 Bainbridge Street

601 Bainbridge Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
711 Decatur Street

711 Decatur Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1281 Herkimer Street

1281 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
24 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
488 Chauncey Street

488 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
578 Bainbridge Street

578 Bainbridge Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
104 Somers Street

104 Somers Street

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
1891 Eastern Parkway

1891 Eastern Parkway

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
72 Mother Gaston Boulevard

72 Mother Gaston Boulevard

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
529 Chauncey Street

529 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1324 Herkimer Street

1324 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
2125 Atlantic Avenue

2125 Atlantic Avenue

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1465 Herkimer Street

1465 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
739 Decatur Street

739 Decatur Street

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
249 Saratoga Avenue

249 Saratoga Avenue

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
564 Bainbridge Street

564 Bainbridge Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
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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