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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 559–576 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

158 Hewes Street

158 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
485 Bedford Avenue

485 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
94 Hewes Street

94 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
8 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
203 Rutledge Street

203 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
370 Metropolitan Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

370 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
618 Grand Street

618 Grand Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
248 Penn Street

248 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
65 Lee Avenue

65 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
9 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
215 Rutledge Street

215 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
35 Lynch Street

35 Lynch Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
187 Ross Street

187 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
255 Hooper Street

255 Hooper Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
213 Middleton Street
Rent-stabilized

213 Middleton Street

Williamsburg

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

399 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
456A Bedford Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

456A Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
21 open violations
9 litigation cases
No bedbug history
397 South 4 Street
Good cause

397 South 4 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
202 Hewes Street
Good cause

202 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
347 Broadway

347 Broadway

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 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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