Pre-war buildings near the SIM2 bus in Brooklyn

Pre-war refers to buildings built before 1947. Use this as a way to narrow building style and age, then confirm the current condition and upgrades with the building.

This filter focuses the results on buildings positioned close to the SIM2 bus route. It’s meant to guide commute planning, but you should still check the specific stop and walking time for your schedule.

Openigloo building pages compile what renters share via Q&A and reviews, plus available building signals from open sources. Treat it as a checklist for questions, not a substitute for asking the landlord or super.

Yes. Even with the right building type and transit fit, you should confirm deposit requirements, any move-in fees, utilities responsibility, and the exact rent due at signing.

No. The filters narrow the field (pre-war + SIM2 proximity), but they don’t guarantee unit condition, noise levels, or how quickly issues get handled. Use the building pages to validate details before committing.

Bushwick with 12,589+ buildings; Stuyvesant Heights with 7,834+ buildings; Park Slope with 7,025+ buildings; Flatbush with 5,564+ buildings; Downtown Brooklyn with 3,920+ buildings.

Ask about current systems (heat/hot water, plumbing, and elevator if applicable), common repair cadence, and any recent renovations. Pre-war age can correlate with certain tradeoffs, so get specifics for the property you’d rent.