What does “J train” mean on this Williamsburg buildings page?

It filters for buildings in Williamsburg that fall within the page’s “near the J train” criteria. Still, distances and walkability vary by block, so confirm the route you’d use day-to-day.

How does Openigloo identify “low rent increases”?

The filter is based on Openigloo’s building-level signals for rent-increase patterns. You should still ask the building for the most recent renewal terms and what increases apply to the exact unit/lease.

Does “low rent increases” guarantee a specific rent amount at renewal?

No. The flag points to a lower-increase pattern, not a guaranteed outcome. Renewal terms depend on the unit and the lease cycle, so get written clarification before signing.

What should I verify before applying to any of these buildings?

Request the lease/renewal details in writing, confirm any fees that affect your monthly total (deposit and required charges), and ask about how maintenance requests are handled during the lease term.

How reliable are building ratings on Openigloo?

The page reflects rated buildings and an average building rating; on this Williamsburg page that’s 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings. Ratings can’t replace a lease-level check, so use them alongside tenant Q&A and direct questions.

Which neighborhoods are trending right now 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.

Are there any lease or documentation issues I should ask about?

Yes. Ask what documents are required for approval, whether there are any restrictions that affect move-in timing, and how the building handles renewal paperwork and deadlines.

Buildings with low rent increases near the J train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where you’ll find many buildings within reach of subway corridors, including options filtered for the J train. This page is specific to buildings in Williamsburg, with 238+ buildings currently in scope. Openigloo shows Williamsburg building quality signals with an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers buildings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn—238+ in scope—near the J train where the rent-increase pattern is flagged as low. The filters pair “J train” with “low rent increases,” so you can focus your search without scrolling through every nearby building. Openigloo helps you pressure-test options before you commit. You can compare building info side-by-side, review rated buildings (with 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings), and use tenant Q&A to check what actually matters: how management handles renewals, what fees add up to, and whether the unit matches your needs.

Showing 37–54 of 238 buildings with low rent increases near the J train in Williamsburg.

Rent-stabilized

80 Meserole Street

3.9(5)

Williamsburg

Buildings with low rent increases near the J train in Williamsburg

Buildings with low rent increases near the J train in Williamsburg

80 Meserole Street

49 Montrose Avenue

204 Ross St

249 N 5 St

8 Marcy Ave

190 South 8 Street

597 Grand Street

387 South 4 Street

163 Leonard Street

187 Johnson Avenue

150 Johnson Avenue

206 Scholes Street

124 Seigel Street

487 Keap Street

21 Montrose Avenue

194 Humboldt Street

107 Havemeyer Street

106 Meserole Street

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