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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 901–918 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

546 Chauncey Street

546 Chauncey Street

2.6(2)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
361 Sumpter Street
Good cause

361 Sumpter Street

3.0(2)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
510 Chauncey Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

510 Chauncey Street

1.9(2)

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
120 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
357 Sumpter Street
Good cause

357 Sumpter Street

4.5(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
56A Somers Street

56A Somers Street

3.7(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
27 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
860 Macon Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

860 Macon Street

2.8(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 Sumpter Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

377 Sumpter Street

2.8(2)

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 Hull Street

183 Hull Street

2.8(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
8 open violations
5 litigation cases
Bedbug history
90 Thomas S Boyland Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

90 Thomas S Boyland Street

2.4(2)

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
375 Sumpter Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

375 Sumpter Street

2.8(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
63 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
217 Thomas S Boyland Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

217 Thomas S Boyland Street

2.8(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
10 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
395 Sumpter St

395 Sumpter St

2.5(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
245 Hull Street
Rent-stabilized

245 Hull Street

4.4(2)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
15 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
164 Rockaway Avenue
Good cause

164 Rockaway Avenue

3.3(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1885 Eastern Parkway
Good cause

1885 Eastern Parkway

5.0(1)

Ocean Hill

3 evictions
24 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
200 Macdougal St

200 Macdougal St

3.5(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
297 Mac Dougal Street

297 Mac Dougal Street

1.0(1)

Ocean Hill

4 evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
781 Mac Donough Street

781 Mac Donough Street

1.9(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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