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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 199–216 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

430 Lorimer Street

430 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized

165 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
205 Lee Avenue
Good cause

205 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
233 Penn Street

233 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
215 Lee Avenue

215 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
252 Heyward Street

252 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 South 5 Street
Good cause

279 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
149 South 8 Street

149 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
67 Powers Street

67 Powers Street

Williamsburg

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

130 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
170 Ross Street

170 Ross Street

Williamsburg

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

264 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
114 Walton Street
Good cause

114 Walton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
6 litigation cases
No bedbug history
335 Grand Street

335 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
34 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
232 Keap Street

232 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
111 Roebling Street

111 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
239 North 5 Street
Good cause

239 North 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
51 Middleton Street
Rent-stabilized

51 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
28 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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