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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 271–288 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

229 Rutledge Street

229 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
297 Marcy Avenue
Good cause

297 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
525 Grand Street

525 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
299 Broadway

299 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
103 South 9 Street

103 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 Lee Avenue

213 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 Penn Street

227 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
75 Penn Street

75 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
159 Taylor Street

159 Taylor Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
646 Bedford Avenue

646 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
199 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

199 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

4 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
717 Flushing Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

717 Flushing Avenue

Williamsburg

1 eviction
7 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
43 Lynch Street

43 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
30 Fillmore Place

30 Fillmore Place

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
45 Devoe Street

45 Devoe Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
106 Heyward Street

106 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
190 Scholes Street
Good cause

190 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
8 litigation cases
No bedbug history
541 Grand Street

541 Grand Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
2 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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