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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 523–540 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

302 Sumpter Street

302 Sumpter Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
64 Hull Street

64 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
22 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
175 Hull Street

175 Hull Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
16 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
14 Gunther Place

14 Gunther Place

Ocean Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
462 Chauncey Street

462 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
555 Chauncey Street

555 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 Sumpter Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

208 Sumpter Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
13 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
491 Chauncey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

491 Chauncey Street

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
57 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
144 Mac Dougal Street

144 Mac Dougal Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
108 Thomas S Boyland Street

108 Thomas S Boyland Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1317 Herkimer St

1317 Herkimer St

Ocean Hill

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 Rockaway Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

176 Rockaway Avenue

Ocean Hill

8 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1484 Herkimer Street
Good cause

1484 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
22 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
862 Macon Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

862 Macon Street

Ocean Hill

3 evictions
42 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
250 Mac Dougal Street

250 Mac Dougal Street

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1279 Herkimer Street

1279 Herkimer Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
804 Mac Donough Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

804 Mac Donough Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
6 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
41 Thomas S Boyland Street

41 Thomas S Boyland Street

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
4 litigation cases
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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