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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 361–378 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

138 Graham Avenue

138 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
23 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
584 Broadway

584 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
157 Meserole Street

157 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
105 South 4 Street

105 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Ten Eyck Street

65 Ten Eyck Street

Williamsburg

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

337 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
169 Hewes Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

169 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
20 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
339 South 5 Street

339 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
82 Graham Ave
Rent-stabilized

82 Graham Ave

Williamsburg

No evictions
88 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
139 Rodney Street

139 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 Hewes Street

219 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

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

161 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
304 South 3 Street

304 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
68 Maujer Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

68 Maujer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Hewes Street

221 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
352 South 3 Street

352 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 Penn Street

256 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
135 Rodney Street

135 Rodney Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 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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