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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 649–666 of 1,992 pre-war buildings near the J train in Williamsburg.

493 Grand Street

493 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
5 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
189 Meserole Street
Good cause

189 Meserole Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
423 South 5 Street
Good cause

423 South 5 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
7 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
279 South 1 Street
Good cause

279 South 1 Street

Williamsburg

2 evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
172 South 9 Street

172 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
210 Hewes Street

210 Hewes Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
15 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
186 Division Avenue

186 Division Avenue

Williamsburg

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

77 South 9 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
33 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
531 Bedford Avenue

531 Bedford Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
201 Penn Street

201 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
140 Graham Avenue
Good cause

140 Graham Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
2 litigation cases
No bedbug history
131 Rutledge Street

131 Rutledge Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
2 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
533 Grand Street

533 Grand Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
101 South 6 Street

101 South 6 Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
14 open violations
1 litigation case
No bedbug history
907 Driggs Avenue
Rent-stabilized
Good cause

907 Driggs Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
3 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
230 Lee Avenue

230 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
1 open violation
No litigation history
No bedbug history
73 Penn Street

73 Penn Street

Williamsburg

No evictions
16 open violations
No litigation history
No bedbug history
151 Lee Avenue

151 Lee Avenue

Williamsburg

No evictions
10 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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