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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 919–936 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

210 Mac Dougal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 Mac Dougal Street

3.0(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
34 Rockaway Avenue
Good cause

34 Rockaway Avenue

2.3(1)

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
542 Chauncey Street

542 Chauncey Street

3.3(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
565 Chauncey Street
Good cause

565 Chauncey Street

3.5(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1244 Herkimer Street

1244 Herkimer Street

4.8(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 Hull Street

249 Hull Street

2.9(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1894 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

1894 Broadway

2.6(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
15 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
956 Hancock Street
Good cause

956 Hancock Street

4.5(1)

Ocean Hill

2 evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
145 Rockaway Ave
Rent-stabilized

145 Rockaway Ave

1.5(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 Gunther Place
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

15 Gunther Place

3.0(1)

Ocean Hill

3 evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
11 Pleasant Place

11 Pleasant Place

4.0(1)

Ocean Hill

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

169 Hull Street

2.9(2)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1896 Eastern Parkway

1896 Eastern Parkway

2.5(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
44 Rockaway Ave

44 Rockaway Ave

3.6(1)

Ocean Hill

6 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1780 Broadway

1780 Broadway

3.3(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1902 Eastern Parkway

1902 Eastern Parkway

3.8(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
2162 Fulton Street
Good cause

2162 Fulton Street

2.8(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1977 Eastern Parkway

1977 Eastern Parkway

2.9(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
13 open violations
No litigation history
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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