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Pre-war buildings in Brooklyn

This page provides access to 11,868+ pre-war buildings in Brooklyn, offering a glimpse into the unique architectural history of the borough. Filtered for pre-war characteristics, these buildings often boast classic details and charm that distinguish them from modern constructions. Openigloo supports your search with tenant reviews, open-data signals, and a Q&A feature that connects you with past and current renters. This information can help you make informed choices and understand the experiences of others living in these buildings.

Pre-war buildings in Brooklyn

Showing 4,141–4,158 of 11,868 pre-war buildings in Brooklyn.

1231 Lincoln Place
Rent-stabilized

1231 Lincoln Place

4.2(6)

Weeksville

3 evictions
42 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
545 Prospect Place
Rent-stabilized

545 Prospect Place

3.9(6)

Crown Heights

5 evictions
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
Bedbug history
781 Hart Street

781 Hart Street

3.0(6)

Bushwick

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
294 Willoughby Avenue
Rent-stabilized

294 Willoughby Avenue

3.0(6)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
50 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
115 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized

115 Ocean Avenue

3.4(6)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

3 evictions
56 open violations
27 litigation cases
No bedbug history
260 Moore Street

260 Moore Street

2.2(6)

East Williamsburg

1 eviction
17 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
180 North 7 Street

180 North 7 Street

3.6(6)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
336 12 Street

336 12 Street

2.6(6)

Park Slope

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
1225 Bushwick Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1225 Bushwick Avenue

2.0(6)

Bushwick

6 evictions
No open violations
15 litigation cases
No bedbug history
373 Ocean Avenue
Rent-stabilized

373 Ocean Avenue

4.0(6)

Flatbush

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
562 Park Place

562 Park Place

2.6(6)

Crown Heights

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
566 Baltic Street
Rent-stabilized

566 Baltic Street

3.0(5)

Boerum Hill

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
184 Kent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

184 Kent Avenue

4.2(5)

Williamsburg

3 evictions
18 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
392 East 4 Street
Rent-stabilized

392 East 4 Street

2.2(5)

Kensington

3 evictions
18 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
381 Hooper Street
Rent-stabilized

381 Hooper Street

2.5(5)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
55 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
557 Franklin Avenue
Rent-stabilized

557 Franklin Avenue

3.6(5)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

No evictions
46 open violations
11 litigation cases
No bedbug history
184 Joralemon Street

184 Joralemon Street

3.8(5)

Brooklyn Heights

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
193 Schermerhorn Street
Rent-stabilized

193 Schermerhorn Street

3.0(5)

Downtown Brooklyn

1 eviction
72 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings in Brooklyn

  • Expect vintage architectural features like hardwood floors and high ceilings.
  • Confirm the building's policies on amenities, maintenance, and tenant responsibilities before signing a lease.
  • Watch out for potential higher heating costs associated with older buildings.
  • Check if the building has a history of maintenance issues or tenant complaints.
  • Verify the lease terms, including the duration and any associated fees.

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