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High-rise buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find a mix of older streets and newer rental inventory. If you want to prioritize quick access to the J train, focusing on high-rise buildings within this area can simplify your shortlist. For Williamsburg, rated buildings average 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find high-rise buildings near the J train in Williamsburg, with 38+ options currently in scope. This page filters for buildings that match both conditions so you can narrow your search to your commute and building type. Openigloo helps you compare faster using building-level info plus rated-building signals and resident perspectives. You can review what others report, check open-data indicators where available, and use tenant Q&A to flag things to confirm with the super or leasing office before you sign.

High-rise buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Showing 19–36 of 38 high-rise buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

255 Havemeyer Street
Good cause

255 Havemeyer Street

Williamsburg

6 evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
73 Wilson Street
Good cause

73 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

14 evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
121 Wilson Street
Good cause

121 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

7 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
541 Wythe Avenue
Good cause

541 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

4 evictions
23 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
420 Kent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

420 Kent Avenue

4.0(24)

Williamsburg

9 evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
416 Kent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

416 Kent Avenue

4.1(12)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
15 Dunham Place
Rent-stabilized

15 Dunham Place

4.4(6)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
491 Keap Street
Rent-stabilized

491 Keap Street

3.2(6)

Williamsburg

No evictions
54 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
282 South 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

282 South 5 Street

4.7(3)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
440 Kent Avenue

440 Kent Avenue

4.9(2)

Williamsburg

No evictions
21 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
130 Clymer Street
Good cause

130 Clymer Street

2.4(2)

Williamsburg

18 evictions
11 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
8 S 4 St

8 S 4 St

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
446 Kent Avenue

446 Kent Avenue

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91 Boerum Street
Rent-stabilized

91 Boerum Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

13 evictions
23 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
450 Kent Avenue
Rent-stabilized

450 Kent Avenue

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
25 Boerum Street

25 Boerum Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

11 evictions
46 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
811 Flushing Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

811 Flushing Avenue

1.0(1)

Williamsburg

9 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
90 Boerum Street

90 Boerum Street

3.0(1)

Williamsburg

9 evictions
50 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a high-rise building near the J train in Williamsburg

  • Confirm the commute you want: check which block/entrance is closest to your preferred J-train stop and how long the walk is at your usual time.
  • Verify “high-rise” details directly (number of floors, elevator setup, laundry access, and any building-wide policies) since layouts can vary by tower.
  • If the building has current availability, compare not just rent but the full monthly cost (deposit, move-in fees, utilities) before you commit.
  • Use the rated-building signals to spot patterns, then read the supporting Q&A and reviews for specifics that match your situation (quiet hours, responsiveness, package handling).
  • Ask about lease terms, renewal process, and any restrictions that affect move-in timing, parking, or access to amenities.

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