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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 379–396 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

135 Hewes Street

135 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
192 Grand Street

192 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
65 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
494 Grand Street

494 Grand Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
19 Scholes Street

19 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
223 Rutledge Street

223 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
256 Hooper Street

256 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

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

340 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
13 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
191 Roebling Street
Good cause

191 Roebling Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
115 Lynch Street

115 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

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

281 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
124 Graham Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

124 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
428 Bedford Avenue

428 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
198 Scholes Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

198 Scholes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
218 Hooper Street

218 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
221 Lee Avenue

221 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
33 Devoe Street

33 Devoe Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
184 Rutledge Street

184 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
231 South 4 Street

231 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
No open violations
1 litigation case
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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