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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 325–342 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

398 Metropolitan Avenue

398 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
232 Leonard Street

232 Leonard Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
198 Keap Street

198 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
791 Flushing Avenue

791 Flushing Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
110 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
42 Powers Street

42 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
53 Graham Avenue
Good cause

53 Graham Avenue

3.8(1)

Williamsburg

2 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
249 Marcy Avenue

249 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
183 South 2 Street

183 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
78 open violations
5 litigation cases
No bedbug history
234 Penn Street

234 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 South 1 Street
Rent-stabilized

157 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Wilson Street

140 Wilson Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
100 South 8 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

100 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
194 Middleton Street

194 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
283 South 1 Street
Good cause

283 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
276 South 1 Street
Good cause

276 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
176 Graham Avenue

176 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
669 Bedford Avenue

669 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
23 Devoe Street

23 Devoe Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 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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