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Pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a Brooklyn neighborhood where renters often search by both building characteristics and commute access, including pre-war stock near transit. For Williamsburg, rated buildings have an average building rating of 3.5/5 across 354 rated buildings (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg, with 1,992+ buildings currently in scope on Openigloo. This page combines two filters: the J-train commute area and pre-war construction (built before 1947). Use Openigloo to compare buildings with live availability signals, tenant Q&A, and rated-building context drawn from what renters flag during the search. You can also open building pages to verify details that matter for move-in decisions, from lease terms to move-in costs.

Pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

Showing 163–180 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

259 Penn Street

259 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
220 Keap Street

220 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 Keap Street

219 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
77 Lee Avenue

77 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
179 Penn Street

179 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Meserole Street
Good cause

135 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
143 Rodney Street

143 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
164 Manhattan Avenue

164 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
331 Hooper Street
Good cause

331 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
34 open violations
10 litigation cases
No bedbug history
292 Marcy Avenue

292 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
150 South 8 Street

150 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
282 Division Avenue

282 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
154 South 4 Street

154 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 Division Avenue

149 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
Bedbug history
334 Grand Street

334 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
79 Harrison Avenue

79 Harrison Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
91 Penn Street

91 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
368 Hooper Street

368 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before for pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg

  • Expect a mix of pre-war building layouts; before touring, confirm unit condition, window types, and any specific elevator or walk-up realities.
  • Check the full cost beyond the asking rent (broker fee, deposit, utilities expectations) before you commit to an application or lease.
  • Use the J-train filter as a starting point, then verify your exact commute time from the building address you plan to rent.
  • Review lease terms closely, including renewal terms and any policies about subletting, roommates, or early termination.

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