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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 1,783–1,800 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

130 South 2 Street
Good cause

130 South 2 Street

2.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
61 Ten Eyck Street
Good cause

61 Ten Eyck Street

2.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
534 Grand Street

534 Grand Street

2.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
420 Union Avenue
Rent-stabilized

420 Union Avenue

1.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
372 Union Avenue
Rent-stabilized

372 Union Avenue

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
70 Maujer Street

70 Maujer Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 Montrose Avenue

127 Montrose Avenue

3.5(1)

Williamsburg

5 evictions
14 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
147 Ainslie Street
Rent-stabilized

147 Ainslie Street

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 South 1 Street

137 South 1 Street

1.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized

160 South 4 Street

2.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
301 Broadway
Good cause

301 Broadway

2.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
95 Seigel St
Good cause

95 Seigel St

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
31 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

31 Montrose Avenue

2.1(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
Bedbug history
338 Berry Street
Good cause

338 Berry Street

4.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
322 South 4 Street

322 South 4 Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
176 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized

176 Meserole Street

4.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

210 Meserole Street

3.3(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
502 Grand Street

502 Grand Street

2.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
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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