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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 469–486 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

220 Penn Street

220 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
3 litigation cases
No bedbug history
205 Keap Street

205 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
207 Johnson Avenue
Rent-stabilized

207 Johnson Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
208 Hooper Street

208 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
728 Driggs Avenue
Good cause

728 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
113 Lynch Street
Good cause

113 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
22 Rear Stagg Street
Good cause

22 Rear Stagg Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
12 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
443 Keap Street

443 Keap Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
111 Lorimer Street

111 Lorimer Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
21 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
14 Fillmore Place

14 Fillmore Place

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
271 Rutledge Street

271 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
129 Ainslie Street

129 Ainslie Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
17 Powers St

17 Powers St

Williamsburg

3 evictions
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 Grand Street
Good cause

347 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
227 Rutledge Street

227 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
141 Ross Street
Good cause

141 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
44 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
152 Lee Avenue

152 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
11 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
137 Meserole Street

137 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 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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