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Pre-war buildings in Brownsville

Brownsville is a distinct neighborhood in Brooklyn known for its rich history and diverse community. With 161+ buildings available, this area offers a variety of rental options, particularly in pre-war architecture that adds to its character. The average building rating in Brownsville is 3.8, with a total of 68 rated buildings. This provides a solid overview of tenant experiences in the area, helping you make informed decisions when choosing a place to live. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page focuses on pre-war buildings in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, featuring 189+ buildings available for rent. These historic structures offer unique architecture and character that many modern buildings may lack. At Openigloo, we help you navigate the rental market by providing community reviews, open-data signals, and tenant Q&A. This information empowers you to make informed decisions about where to live in Brownsville.

Pre-war buildings in Brownsville

Showing 109–126 of 189 pre-war buildings in Brownsville.

978 Rutland Road

978 Rutland Road

2.8(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
586 Chester Street

586 Chester Street

4.6(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
423 East 98 Street
Rent-stabilized

423 East 98 Street

2.1(1)

Brownsville

14 evictions
117 open violations
18 litigation cases
No bedbug history
110 Rockaway Parkway

110 Rockaway Parkway

2.6(1)

Brownsville

6 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
648 Howard Avenue

648 Howard Avenue

1.0(1)

Brownsville

3 evictions
40 open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
284 East 98 Street

284 East 98 Street

1.9(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
23 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1156 Willmohr Street

1156 Willmohr Street

1.5(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 Rockaway Parkway

154 Rockaway Parkway

3.8(1)

Brownsville

5 evictions
59 open violations
14 litigation cases
No bedbug history
14 East 96 Street

14 East 96 Street

4.5(1)

Brownsville

1 eviction
11 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
302 Grafton Street

302 Grafton Street

1.0(1)

Brownsville

3 evictions
2 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
901 Saratoga Avenue
Rent-stabilized

901 Saratoga Avenue

1.9(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1084 Willmohr Street
Rent-stabilized

1084 Willmohr Street

1.5(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
54 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
405 Herzl Street

405 Herzl Street

2.0(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
253 East 93 Street

253 East 93 Street

1.3(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
857 Saratoga Avenue

857 Saratoga Avenue

2.9(1)

Brownsville

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
377 Amboy Street

377 Amboy Street

4.6(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94 Rockaway Parkway
Rent-stabilized

94 Rockaway Parkway

1.6(1)

Brownsville

4 evictions
51 open violations
7 litigation cases
No bedbug history
9603 Church Avenue

9603 Church Avenue

4.4(1)

Brownsville

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings in Brownsville

  • Expect charming architectural features typical of pre-war buildings, such as high ceilings and original moldings.
  • Confirm any building restrictions regarding pets, renovations, or subletting before signing a lease.
  • Be aware of potential maintenance issues, which may arise due to the age of pre-war buildings.
  • Review the rental terms carefully, including lease length and required deposits. Consider full monthly costs beyond the asking rent.
  • Look out for amenities that may vary across buildings.

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