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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 577–594 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

390 Union Avenue

390 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
165 Penn Street

165 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
176 South 9 Street

176 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
83 Division Avenue

83 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
651 Bedford Avenue

651 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 Ross Street

201 Ross Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
60 Ten Eyck Street

60 Ten Eyck Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
160 South 3 Street
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

160 South 3 Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
4 open violations
4 litigation cases
No bedbug history
131 Penn Street

131 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
139 Hewes Street

139 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
409 Hewes Street
Good cause

409 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

1 eviction
No open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
98 Powers Street

98 Powers Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
112 Hewes Street

112 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
212 South 2 Street
Rent-stabilized

212 South 2 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
199 Meserole Street
Good cause

199 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
43 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
16 Cook Street

16 Cook Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
4 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
371 Marcy Avenue

371 Marcy Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
237 Hewes Street

237 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
6 open violations
3 litigation cases
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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