What does “pre-war” mean on this Williamsburg buildings page?

It refers to buildings built before 1947. Use it to target your search for older building character and layouts, then confirm the current condition with the landlord or super during a viewing.

How does the “B39 bus” filter work in practice?

It’s meant to surface buildings near the B39 route in Williamsburg. Still, confirm the specific walking route and time from the building entrance to your usual B39 stop.

Are the 2,313+ buildings all guaranteed to have apartments available right now?

Not necessarily. This page focuses on buildings that match the b39-bus + pre-war scope; availability can vary by unit and time, so check the current apartments advertised on Openigloo.

How should I use Openigloo ratings on these pre-war buildings?

Treat the avg_building_rating as a directional signal across rated buildings. Then prioritize the tenant Q&A themes and any building-specific issues that matter to you (noise, responsiveness, maintenance, etc.).

Does a higher rating mean there won’t be problems in a pre-war building?

No. Older buildings can have different maintenance cycles across units. Ask about repairs you care about (heat, plumbing, windows, pests) and confirm timelines during your process.

Can I rely only on open-data signals for building condition?

No. Open-data signals can lag real-world conditions. Even with good tenant feedback, still ask the building directly about current status of maintenance, utilities, and any recent issues.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now, based on the latest scope snapshot?

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

Pre-war buildings near the B39 bus in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often prioritize walkable transit access and older building stock that can fit a range of budgets and household needs. This page focuses on pre-war buildings near the B39 bus. In Williamsburg, rated buildings have an avg_building_rating of 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the B39 bus in Williamsburg. This page covers 2,313+ eligible buildings, so you can narrow by location along the B39 corridor and building age. Openigloo helps you compare buildings with rated-building signals, tenant Q&A, and review context alongside the listings you can apply to. You can cross-check what’s claimed on the listing against building-level details and ask targeted questions before signing a lease.

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116 South 1 Street

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Pre-war buildings near the B39 bus in Williamsburg

Pre-war buildings near the B39 bus in Williamsburg

116 South 1 Street

3 Meserole Street

213 Union Avenue

393 Hewes Street

193 Bedford Avenue

300 South 3 Street

319 Hooper Street

271 Metropolitan Avenue

322 Rodney Street

184 Kent Avenue

505 Union Avenue

117 South 4 Street

47 Withers Street

152 South 4 Street

165 North 5 Street

230 North 5 Street

204 Ross St

94 Havemeyer Street

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