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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 991–997 of 997 pre-war buildings near the J train in Ocean Hill.

218 Mac Dougal Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

218 Mac Dougal Street

4.5(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Pleasant Place

17 Pleasant Place

2.3(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
15 Monaco Place

15 Monaco Place

1.5(1)

Ocean Hill

1 eviction
No open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
109 Somers Street

109 Somers Street

1.9(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1334 Herkimer Street

1334 Herkimer Street

4.4(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
103 Hull Street

103 Hull Street

1.5(1)

Ocean Hill

3 evictions
80 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
1951 Eastern Parkway
Good cause

1951 Eastern Parkway

4.1(1)

Ocean Hill

No evictions
No 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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