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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 451–468 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

88 Manhattan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

88 Manhattan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
662 Broadway
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

662 Broadway

Williamsburg

2 evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
585 Flushing Avenue

585 Flushing Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
284 Hooper Street
Good cause

284 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
219 Ross Street

219 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
507 Grand Street
Good cause

507 Grand Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
166 Rear Meserole Street
Rent-stabilized

166 Rear Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
414 South 4 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

414 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
226 Broadway

226 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
657 Flushing Avenue

657 Flushing Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
329 Grand Street

329 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
74 South 8 Street
Good cause

74 South 8 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
19 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
745 Flushing Avenue

745 Flushing Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
45 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
286 Penn Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

286 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
57 Ten Eyck Street

57 Ten Eyck Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
463 Bedford Avenue

463 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 South 5 Street

129 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
71 Penn Street
Good cause

71 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 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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