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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 289–306 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

252 Grand Street
Good cause

252 Grand Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
340 Bedford Avenue

340 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
17 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
422 South 4 Street

422 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
18 Scholes Street

18 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

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

84 Heyward Street

Williamsburg

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

233 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 Leonard Street
Good cause

160 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
164 South    4 Street

164 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
745 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

745 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
44 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
267 Grand Street

267 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
185 Penn Street

185 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
167 Lee Avenue

167 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
431 Wythe Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

431 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
127 Ross Street

127 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
557 Bedford Avenue

557 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
376 Hooper Street
Good cause

376 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
74 Manhattan Avenue

74 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
32 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
131 Moore Street
Good cause

131 Moore Street

Williamsburg

3 evictions
No 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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