What does “b44-sbs-bus” mean on this page?

It’s a location-based filter that focuses on buildings near the B44-SBS bus route, so your search stays tied to the commute you want.

What does “pre-war” mean here?

It refers to buildings constructed before 1947. This helps you focus on older building stock and the typical maintenance and upgrade questions that come with it.

How many pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus are in Williamsburg right now?

Openigloo currently shows 2,544+ buildings within this page’s scope (as of 2026-07-07).

How should I use the ratings and renter Q&A before applying?

Use them to build a shortlist and learn what other renters flagged (noise, responsiveness, utilities, repairs). Then verify open items with the building directly, especially anything time-sensitive.

Do pre-war buildings have different issues I should check?

Often, yes. Ask about heating/hot water performance, any recent major systems work, pest-control practices, and what building-wide upgrades have been done recently.

Is “near the B44-SBS bus” the same as “right next to the stop”?

Not always. “Near” can still mean different walking times. Confirm the exact route and walk time you’ll use most days.

Which neighborhoods are trending in this scope?

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.

Pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often compare building stock by commute access and building age, including pre-war buildings near key bus routes like the B44-SBS. Openigloo groups buildings so you can filter without losing the context of the neighborhood. In Williamsburg, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings in Williamsburg near the B44-SBS bus route. Openigloo covers 2,544+ buildings in this live scope so you can compare building details, not just photos. Use Openigloo to see how rated buildings are performing, then verify the details that matter for moving day. The site also surfaces open-data signals and renter Q&A to help you ask better questions before you sign a lease.

Showing 2,089–2,106 of 2,544 pre-war buildings near the B44-SBS bus in Williamsburg.