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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 1,801–1,818 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

16 Maujer Street

16 Maujer Street

5.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
117 South 8 Street
Good cause

117 South 8 Street

2.8(1)

Williamsburg

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

98 Meserole Street

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
349 Broadway

349 Broadway

2.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
20 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
165 Montrose Ave
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

165 Montrose Ave

1.9(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
80 Moore Street
Good cause

80 Moore Street

1.0(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
262 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

262 South 1 Street

2.6(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
53 Montrose Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

53 Montrose Avenue

4.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
314 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

314 South 3 Street

4.5(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
97 South 8 Street

97 South 8 Street

2.0(1)

Williamsburg

1 eviction
22 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
41 South 5 Street
Good cause

41 South 5 Street

3.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
384 Keap Street
Good cause

384 Keap Street

1.9(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
428 Lorimer Street

428 Lorimer Street

4.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
638 Grand Street

638 Grand Street

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
7 Dunham Place
Rent-stabilized

7 Dunham Place

3.6(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
416 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

416 South 4 Street

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
51 Division Avenue

51 Division Avenue

4.8(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
488 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

488 Metropolitan Avenue

3.4(1)

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history

What to check before choosing a pre-war building 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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