Pre-war buildings near the Z train in Brooklyn

It means the building was built before 1947. Use this filter to focus your search on older Brooklyn buildings while still comparing current availability where shown.

This page is scoped to buildings located near the Z subway line, so your commute to Z-train stations is a primary filter. Exact walking time varies by street and entrance, so confirm the route from the building’s address.

No. The 9,068+ figure is the total number of eligible buildings currently in scope for this filter pair. Individual apartments still depend on what’s advertised on Openigloo at the time you check.

Openigloo surfaces tenant Q&A and ratings on building pages to help you spot patterns (management responsiveness, building conditions, and day-to-day logistics). Treat them as indicators, then verify specifics for the exact unit during your tour.

Ask about heat/hot water reliability, window condition and drafts, pest history and prevention practices, elevator and laundry access, and any known building-wide work. Also confirm the lease terms and whether any costs (utilities, fees, deposits) are included or separate.

No. Any open-data context can lag day-to-day realities. Use it as background, then confirm current conditions directly with the building and in the specific unit you’re considering.

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